Due to the overabundance of deer in our township and related safety and health issues (e.g., Lyme Disease), the West Lakeland Board has asked the Urban Deer Management (UDM) group to bow hunt deer this Fall. It will be the township’s 11th year partnering with UDM. This service is provided to us at no cost. Over the past several years, the board and participating property owners have been pleased with this partnership and the results.
UDM follows the Department of Natural Resource’s hunting regulations, including bow hunting in deer stands and carrying identification. There have been no concerns or issues raised among the several residents that allow UDM to hunt annually on their property. If you are interested in having a UDM member assist with your deer density issue, please contact our township office at 651-436-4773. For more specific information about UDM, please contact Kent Wheelock at 612-910-3737 or Steve Silk at 651-605-1639.