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The white-tailed deer is undoubtedly one of the most influential species of wildlife in Pennsylvania. Deer provide the greatest wildlife value to the citizens of this state as watchable wildlife, a huntable resource, and venison for countless families. Much of Pennsylvania's rural, cultural heritage is closely linked to this species. For the Bureau of Forestry, management of white-tailed deer on the State Forest lands has a profound impact on many aspects of the stewardship of these lands.
Bureau of Forestry Deer Management Plan (Updated for 2007) - Comprehensive plan outlining the goals of the Bureau of Forestry regarding deer management, in an effort to meet the mission of DCNR in the stewardship of the State Forests
Browsing Impact Report for Pennsylvania State Forests - Adobe PDF (303 Kb) - The DCNR Bureau of Forestry conducted widespread habitat browsing surveys across the state forests in late winter 2006 to assess forest regeneration conditions and the current levels of overwinter deer browsing.
Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Forestry is participating in the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP). The DMAP program allows DCNR to promote forest regeneration by targeting the most vulnerable and severely impacted tracts for additional antlerless deer harvests.
State Forest Roads Opened for Hunting - The Bureau of Forestry will open specific forest roads to vehicular traffic during the 2007 - 2008 hunting season.
Aerial Survey Effort to Gauge Deer Populations in State Forests - DCNR Bureau of Forestry in 2005 began contracting for aerial FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) surveys to gain a more complete understanding of deer populations and use of forest habitat. The latest survey results for 2006 are now posted.
State Forester's testimony to the PA Game Commission - Transcript of the presentation given by Dan Devlin on January 27, 2008 to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
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