Archived News Release: January 30, 2017 - The City of Ann Arbor's contractor, White Buffalo, successfully sterilized 54 female deer from Jan. 22 through Jan. 29. Deer sterilization activities took place in select neighborhoods in Wards 1 and 2 where lethal removal of deer could not occur, but darting and surgical sterilization of deer could take place per a special research permit obtained from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. White Buffalo reported zero mortalities or injuries as a result of sterilization activities.
Lethal Activities Begin Monday, Jan. 30
The White Buffalo contract also includes sharpshooters lethally removing up to 100 deer in designated City of Ann Arbor parks and natural areas in Wards 1 and 2. From Jan. 30 through Feb. 13, 2017, the below parks will be closed every day (including weekends) for all purposes from 3 p.m. to midnight.
Jan. 30 through Feb. 2, three University of Michigan properties will be closed every day from 3 p.m. to midnight, including: Nichols Arboretum; acreage south of Glazier Way and east of Fuller Road; and acreage south of Hubbard and west of Huron Parkway.
To view a map of the closed parks, visit www.a2gov.org/deermanagement. For specific questions, please email [email protected] or call the deer hotline at (734) 794-6295.
Deer Feeding Ban Reminder
Per the City of Ann Arbor Deer Feeding Ban Ordinance, it is illegal to feed deer on private property. The ordinance is not intended to ban the use of bird feeders on private property, but it is a civil infraction to feed deer.
