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How do I keep deer out of my backyard? Fencing is one of the most effective ways known to keep deer out of yards and gardens. Special permits may be required from your community in order to erect fences. However, fences are not guaranteed to keep deer out of yards. Is there a policy in dace for deer nianagernent? Deer management policies vary from community to community. Ramsey County has special (by permit) archery hunts in selected parks (9 different parks) in order to manage the urban deer population. Participants need to sign an ethics pledge, take a safety class, and take an accuracy test. Hunting without permission in.Ramsey County Parks is prohibited. For more information, contact the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department. Several cities allow hunting on private property by permit. Contact your city to check I on ordinances. How do I avoid hitting deer with my car? The best way to minimize deer -auto collisions is to pa attention and drive at safe speeds. Most deer vehicle crashes occur during dawn and dusk, when visibility is less than ideal. Watch the shoulder for deer silhouettes and the reflection of the eyes of deer. If you see a deer, Wo"id xrou know2 .Y 0 Minnesota is in the top, 10 states for the most deer/car collisions in the honk your horn in order to startle the deer away fi-om nation! the road (they should flee away from the noise). Deer frequently travel in groups - if you see one, keep a lookout for more. Don't count on deer whistles and deer deterrents to keep deer off the roads—research has shown that they are ineffective at repelling deer. Never swerve into oncoming traffic to avoid a deer collision. IVho should I contact if I have a question about deer in my community? Deer policies vary fi-om'community to community check your cities website for information regarding deer or wildlife policies. 12 1 P a g e 0