Deer Removal Plan To Continue On Fire Island National Seashore

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January 27, 2025

Two deer look out among thick, low-growing vegetation with a bay and mainland visible in the background.

Two White-tailed Deer bucks with velvet antlers among swale vegetation / NPS

The National Park Service will continue deer removal operations this January and February at Fire Island and the William Floyd Estate, as part of the Fire Island National Seashore White-tailed Deer Management Plan.

The NPS is committed to preserving a balanced ecosystem that benefits the environment and ensures visitors can enjoy it for years to come. An overpopulation of white-tailed deer has caused significant damage to native plant species, preventing forest regeneration and reducing habitats for birds and other wildlife.

Trained wildlife professionals will conduct the deer removal on federal lands only. For public safety, certain areas of the park will be temporarily closed while operations are in progress.

To learn more about deer management efforts—including outreach, education, FAQs, and research—visit: https://www.nps.gov/fiis/learn/management/deer-management-plan.htm.

The management plan, approved in April 2016, aims to achieve a deer density of 20 to 25 deer per square mile and reduce human-wildlife conflicts. It includes strategies like fencing, expanded education and outreach, and increased monitoring and research on deer and vegetation.

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