Forestry | University of Maryland Extension

Updated: April 3, 2026

The 4 Pillars of Managing Deer Damage (EB-2024-0740)

Authors: Luke Macaulay

Discover the four pillars for managing deer damage to crops, forests, and gardens: hunting for population control, habitat management to divert deer, repellents/deterrents/predators, and fencing. Practical strategies from UMD Extension Wildlife Specialist Luke Macaulay, Ph.D. for Maryland landowners. Author: Luke Macaulay, Ph.D.; Title: The 4 Pillars of Managing Deer Damage (EB-2024-0740).

Updated: November 14, 2023

Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: Cooper's Hawk

The Cooper's Hawk is found across much of the continental United States and throughout Maryland. It excels at flying through dense woodland cover in search of prey, but can also found in wooded suburbs and parks.