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Baltimore Launches Deer Management Program for Ecological Balance

2/14/2026

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Baltimore City Recreation & Parks has launched its first deer management program, starting in March.
The effort targets Druid Hill Park, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, and Herring Run Park to reduce density to 20 per square mile.
Trained sharpshooters will conduct culling after dark and aim to eliminate up to 271 deer.
The initiative aims to restore ecological balance and safety, reflecting that 58% of residents view deer as a threat.

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Baltimore City Recreation & Parks has launched its first deer management program, starting in March.
The effort targets Druid Hill Park, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, and Herring Run Park to reduce density to 20 per square mile.
Trained sharpshooters will conduct culling after dark and aim to eliminate up to 271 deer.
The initiative aims to restore ecological balance and safety, reflecting that 58% of residents view deer as a threat.