The deer population in the U.S. is out of control.
In 1930, there were an estimated 300,000 deer in the U.S. Now, there are more than 30 million.
Deer wreak havoc nationwide, causing billions in agricultural losses, triggering potentially fatal traffic accidents, and devastating residential landscapes. Some states’ residents shoulder a disproportionate burden from these ungulate intrusions.
DeerFencing.com — unsurprisingly in the business of selling deer fencing solutions — commissioned a study to see which states are most affected by deer overpopulation. It looked at deer population data and search interest related to deer problems to compile its list.
Continue reading to see which states are the most affected:
Maryland, which has an estimated deer population of 230,000, ranked 10th.
Minnesota, which has an estimated deer population of 1,000,000, ranked 9th.
New Hampshire, which has an estimated deer population of 100,000, ranked 8th.
Connecticut, which has an estimated deer population of 110,000, ranked 7th.
Wisconsin, which has an estimated deer population of 1,510,000, ranked 6th.
Michigan, which has an estimated deer population of 2,000,000, ranked 5th.
Pennsylvania, which has an estimated deer population of 1,400,000, ranked 4th.
Maine, which has an estimated deer population of 320,000, ranked 3rd.
Montana, which has an estimated deer population of 449,475, ranked 2nd.
West Virginia, which has an estimated deer population of 800,000, ranked 1st