Close Menu
Eden Prairie Local News
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Wednesday, May 21
    • About
      • About EPLN
      • Team
      • EPLN in the News
      • Policies
    • Contact
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Threads LinkedIn
    Subscribe
    Eden Prairie Local News
    • Home
    • Schools
    • Business
    • Sports
    • Public Safety
    • City
    • Calendar
    • Subscribe
    • Donate
    • More
      • Construction
      • Outdoors
      • Politics
      • Health
      • Spirituality
      • Community Service
      • Legacy
      • Obituaries
      • Arts
      • Family
      • Holidays
      • Letter to Editor
      • Listen
      • Jobs
    Eden Prairie Local News
    Home»City of Eden Prairie»Annual EP deer management program slated for a December start
    City of Eden Prairie

    Annual EP deer management program slated for a December start

    Jeff StrateBy Jeff StrateNovember 24, 2020Updated:November 24, 20202 Mins Read
    Steve the Cat carefully monitors two deer ignoring property lines in writer Jeff Strate’s back yard. A few years ago, Strate counted 17 individuals in one of the mostly much smaller deer groupings that are common in north central Eden Prairie.

    U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) professionals, including a marksmen, will begin culling some of Eden Prairie’s deer population. The culling occurs at selected, remote conservation area and park sites from dusk into evening from December through March. 

    The annual EP deer management goal, according to a November 23, 2020 City news release is to maintain the city’s white tail deer population at 20 to 25 deer per square mile of “suitable habitat,” as recommended by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

    “We are working to maintain the deer population in balance with the available natural habitat,”  explains Eden Prairie Parks and Natural Resources Manager Matt Bourne in the news release.

    The EP annual deer population also impacts suburban gardening efforts and landscape plants.

    Advertisement
    Ad for Washburn McReavy

    The release notes that prior to the launch of the program in the 1990s, a citizen task force studying deer over-population found that Eden Prairie was tabulating nearly 280 deer-vehicle collisions a year.  That annual EP deer collision number has dipped below 30 according to the “Deer Management” City of EP page.

    Questions about EP’s Deer Management Program can be called into Matt Bourne at 952-949-8535.   Questions about public safety during the program should called into the EP Police at 952-949-6200.

    Comments
    We offer several ways for our readers to provide feedback. Your comments are welcome on our social media posts (Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn). We also encourage Letters to the Editor; submission guidelines can be found on our Contact Us page. If you believe this story has an error or you would like to get in touch with the author, please connect with us.

    Be Informed
    Sign up for the FREE email newsletter from EPLN
    Subscribe
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleEP stays busy: Close to home activities during COVID
    Next Article COVID Cases Update: Eden Prairie Schools, Eden Prairie & Hennepin County

    More to READ

    10 Mins Read

    Getting where you need to go – with less driving

    May 8, 2025
    6 Mins Read

    Eden Prairie Schools’ centennial bash wins heritage honor

    May 8, 2025
    6 Mins Read

    Where does the recycling go?

    April 30, 2025
    Subscribe to get EPLN in your inbox for FREE!
    Recent Articles

    Eden Prairie High School program gives seniors a head start on careers

    May 21, 2025

    Shakopee man charged in Eden Prairie sexual assault of 15-year-old girl

    May 21, 2025

    EPHS synchronized swim team advances to state meet

    May 20, 2025

    Minnesota legislative session ends, still with a long to-do list

    May 20, 2025

    Former Eden Prairie man sentenced for posting nude images of woman online without her consent

    May 20, 2025
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    INN Network Member Guidestar Seal
    Eden Prairie Local News is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN 85-4248265 | Copyright © 2020-2025
    • About
    • Policies
    • Jobs
    • Contact
    • Advertising
    • Subscribe
    • Donate

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.