Estimates of deer density were: White = rare, absent, or urban area with unknown population, Green = less than 15 deer per square mile, Yellow = 15 to 30 deer per square mile, Orange = 30 to 40 deer per square mile, or Red = greater than 45 deer per square mile. Source: Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Virginia Deer Management Plan, 2006-2015 (p.9), Virginia deer distribution in 2004 based on population index (antlered buck kill/deer habitat in square miles) While West Virginia is known statewide for its incredible hunting seasons, several southern counties stand out for one interesting reason. In most habitats in Virginia, deer populations exhibit density dependent population responses with deer condition and reproductive rates inversely related to deer density. The revised Virginia Deer Management Plan will guide deer management across the Commonwealth through 2024. The youth and apprentice deer-hunting weekend resulted in a harvest of 2,358 deer. The primary goal of DMAP is to allow landowners and hunt clubs to work together on a local level to manage their deer herds. Weeks and even months were lopped oil' theopen hunting seasons, and most states prohibited deer hunting entirely in counties where deer were scarce; in 18g8 Massachusetts closed the whole state to deer hunting for a period of five years. When the subject is CWD, there is no good news; but the semi-good news in Virginia is that we did not identify any new totally unexpected CWD counties or areas in 2021. 8. Over the past 25 plus years there has been an approximately 40% decline in the number of deer hunters on western public lands and a corresponding 66% decline in the deer kill. Experience in Virginia has proven that deer hunting is a viable, cost-efficient management tool that not only maintains a healthy deer resource, but also diminishes deer crop damage levels, deer-vehicle collision rates, and deer-ecosystem impacts. Preserve the heritage and tradition of observing and hunting deer for both management and recreational benefits. 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In nearly all the counties in the New River Valley area, the Department is trying to reduce deer populations. During the decades when increasing the deer population was the priority, state regulations limited harvest of does and steered hunters to shoot bucks. For more information on CWD go to DWRs website. As of May 1, 2022, 134 CWD-positive deer have been found in 10 counties in Virginia (see Table 1). Heavy harvests of antlerless deer in some counties were followed by a marked reduction in the number of antlered deer harvested, suggesting that the level of antlerless deer . Source: Skies Eye Drone Services, Chital Deer Thermal Drone. (Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources) A Southwest Virginia delegate's shot at expanding the deer hunting season to year-round on private property appears to have missed the mark this session. This is the best map of where deer are in Virginia and what deer population level the Departments Deer Management Plan indicates is warranted for that area. A fawn may breed in the first year of its life. The best and worst counties for deer hunting in WV. Washington has the most variety of deer. Source: Aria Soha, deer stand at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Jurisdictions harvesting more than 3,000 deer in 2009-2010 Since that time, regulations have been made more conservative in some areas, and deer herds and deer kill numbers across most of the Tidewater region have been recovering. Western residents accepted a restriction on use of dogs as part of the initial hunting regulations established to restore the deer population, but east of the Blue Ridge the tradition was too engrained. CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is reminding hunters in Barbour, Jackson, Mason and Upshur counties that they must bring any deer they harvest on Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 to a biological data collection station for a carcass examination. All new first year cooperators are required to meet personally with their Wildlife Biologist prior to their first season in DMAP. And so did the antlerless deer, as the West Virginia deer hunting harvest was up 12.2% over the five-year average of 105,718. Hunting does reduces the population for just one year, until new deer migrate into the territory. Loudoun County is Virginia's most rapidly growing county with a population that has boomed 26.13% since the last census. A major increase or decrease in the statewide deer kill total is not expected. To date, 10 CWD infected deer have now been found in five of the seven DMA2 counties (see Table 1). "It is . In Virginia, the top five counties for deer hunting are Buckingham, Clarke, Floyd, Russell, and Warren. After the English colonists arrived in 1607, the deer population (estimated at 400,000-800,000 animals) was dramatically reduced by over hunting. Based on past experience, HD has the potential to have a major effect on deer herds in eastern Virginia. If sterilization was successful, the City of Fairfax deer population levels would stay at lower levels than in nearby jurisdictions.12, healthy does can produce fawns for over 5 years for one hunting season prior to becoming eligible for DMAP tags or being issued check station materials. Search FairfaxCounty.gov. East of the Blue Ridge, approximately 6% of the 11,500 deer examined by DMAP cooperators showed splitting or sloughing hooves on two or more feet indicative of having had HD in fall 2020. Since 1947, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) - now the Department of Wildlife Resources - required hunters to stop at a big game check station to record their deer kills, which provides essential data to assessing the population. Hunters in 2020 bagged 3,541 bears. Although frequently cited as overpopulated by the press, most of Virginias deer herds are managed through hunting at moderate to low population densities, in fair to good physical condition well below the BCC. First detected in fall 2020 in Montgomery County, three infected deer have now been found in two of the four counties in DMA3 (see Table 1). In some years, over 1,000 deer were harvested from 100 public properties.13, Fairfax County relies primarily on its archery hunts to control the deer population on county land White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) garner more interest than any other wildlife species in Virginia. for one hunting season prior to becoming eligible for DMAP tags or being issued check station materials. Acorns of white oaks are preferred because they have less tannins. 49 . . This is where DMAP comes in. Home Owner Associations (HOA's) also restrict behavior on private land and common areas. CWD within DMA1 is predicted to increase in prevalence and area over time. The impact on the habitat has been dramatic in places where the almost complete elimination of vegetation below four feet in height has eliminated any shelter for ground-nesting birds to raise their young. The Virginia Deer Management Plan is intended to embody the interests of all Virginians. Native Americans in Virginia used reeds and bark rather than skins for making houses. . The local perception may reflect the economic impact of wildlife-related tourism. By 1970, Virginia's statewide deer population was estimated to be approximately 215,000 animals. The last major deer management event west of the Blue Ridge that affected both private and public land was a winter mortality event back in the winter of 2010 due to deep and persistent snow. As deer population density increases, herd condition and reproductive rates decline. In far southwest, the Department is trying to maintain current/stable deer populations, and lastly in the two of the three coal field counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, and Wise the Department is still trying to increase deer populations. The Prairie State's population declined to 12.8 million in 2020. Young forests grew up on farms abandoned since the agricultural depression in the 1920's and the population migration to the cities during World War II. A statewide daily bag limit of one deer per day has been established on national forest, department-owned, and department-managed lands. The total harvest was 1.5 percent below the 2020 deer harvest of 106,861 and was less than 1 percent below the five-year average of 105,718. Matt Knox is the deer project leader with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. The first killing frost in Bedford County did not occur until November 17 or 18. Source: Prince William County, Hunting Restrictions Maps - Gainesville. A high quality photocopy or copies (8-1/2 by 11 inches) of a USDI geological survey map (topographic), aerial photo, tax office property map, ASCS map, SCS map, or timber company tract map will suffice. The 202223 deer harvest, down 8% from the last ten-year average of 200,351, was likely impacted by above average hard mast conditions across much of the state which generally leads to decreased deer movements and lower harvests. BCC is a function of the quality and quantity of habitat. Deer regulations in Virginia are evaluated and amended on a biennial basis. Katherine.edwards@fairfaxcounty.gov . Because male deer (bucks) will inseminate many different female deer (does), the most effective technique is manage populations through hunting is to harvest the does. Manage deer populations, deer habitat, deer-related recreation, and deer damage using approaches that are innovative, flexible, proactive, transparent, technically sound, scientifically sound, ethical, ecologically responsible, and more natural than artificial. There are exceptions to the countywide management rule. Then, with the discovery of CWD in a taxidermist-sampled deer in the northwestern corner of Fauquier County in fall 2019, DMA2 was expanded to include seven counties: Culpeper, Fauquier, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, Page, and Rappahannock. The first Virginia Deer Management Plan, completed in 1999, has been revised twice, during 20052006 and 20142015, through the involvement of stakeholders and managers of deer. Skip to main content Toggle navigation menu. If more deer would result in more hunters, and more hunters would generate more economic activity, then the desire of local residents in Highland and Amelia counties to increase the number of deer could reflect the impact of hunter-based tourism. A major increase or decrease in the statewide deer kill total is not expected. The increased deer in rural areas provided increased opportunity for hunting, and that has been sufficient to keep deer populations in balance with the available habitat. Time will tell. Second, in fall 2018 CWD was discovered for the first time in Culpeper County using a pilot statewide taxidermist-supported CWD surveillance strategy. CCC is defined as the maximum number of deer that can coexist compatibly with humans. The deer population in western Rockingham County has plummeted to critical levels. The likelihood of having an insurance claim involving a deer was 1 in 75 for Virginia . Deer Management Program Population Control Wildlife. The SAC was responsible for identifying the goals that should drive deer management. Appearance. 2023 Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Living in same house 1 year ago, percent of persons age 1 year+, 2017-2021. In fact, there are only four counties where DGIF is trying to increase the deer population. DWR staff with technical expertise in deer management designed objectives and strategies based on values identified by the SAC. The map scale should be indicated. Tradition, management efficiency, and cost effectiveness necessitate the use of recreational deer hunting as Virginias primary deer population management strategy. About 70% of the deaths were due to predation, particularly from black bears. Arkansas: 900,000. Floyd County was already included in DMA3. However, even with an extensive investigation conducted by DWR, law enforcement, and the cooperator, the location of harvest for this animal was not able to be confirmed. In Virginia, most deer population management objectives and regulations are generally set on a county basis. Deer regulations in Virginia are evaluated and amended on a biennial basis. Numbers were down . Hunters should still check in any harvested deer at WVhunt.com, by telephone or at a license agent. Computer and Internet Use. Some counties have fewer restrictions on use of bows and arrows, allowing archery hunting from tree without any limits. John McCoy; Feb 11, 2017 Feb 11, . CONTACT INFORMATION: Our office is open 9AM-5PM M-F 703-246-6868 TTY 711. Think of embers blowing out from a CWD fire in DMA1 into DMA2. That triggered a lawsuit filed by two landowners and the Archery Trade Association. As long as there is not another big HD event in this area in fall 2022, deer herds over most of this region should be relatively stable. "Bad news is on two fronts. Virginia Wildlife Conflict Helpline: (855) 571-9003 (toll-free), 8:00AM-4:30PM, Monday through Friday Archery Use on Private Property CWD was first diagnosed in West Virginia in 2005 and then in Virginia in 2009. So what is the forecast for the fall 2021 deer season? Data also do not include deer taken on out-of-season deer kill permits or those deer hit and killed by vehicles. Most deer came from remnant deer herds in Alabama, while a few were obtained from North Carolina. Fall 2020 was not. According to preliminary numbers released by the state Division of Natural Resources, hunters harvested 118,606 deer during the 2022-2023 seasons. CSV JSON In some suburban counties, state hunting regulations are not the strictest constraint affecting deer hunting. Stable to declining deer herds are desired moving forward. The good news is that 2021 was the first year the outside of the DMAs taxidermist CWD surveillance program did not detect a big jump in CWD. Source: Virginia Humanities, Virginia Indian Archive, Bone Beamers. DNA analysis reveals that 25% of twin fawn have different bucks as their fathers. This change in management direction has resulted in liberal deer hunting regulations and an increased kill of antlerless deer. "High deer . Only bucks have seasonal antlers, just like elk and moose. . Because these assumptions are not always true, regulations set over a large area will in some areas be too conservative and in some areas too liberal. Counties without an arrow are currently within or at their desired deer population range. In 2019, . "But there is an emphasis on the 'plus.'". The shrubs and young trees produced twigs and other food within four feet of the ground, accessible for browsing - in contrast to older forests, where new growth is concentrated at the top of trees and thus far out of reach from deer. These responsibilities include good sportsmanship, compliance with game laws and DMAPregulations, and 100% cooperation with local game wardens and biologists. 2021 Virginia Deer Season Review. In Highland and Amelia counties, where the objective was to stabilize population, local officials thought the public would prefer increasing the number of deer.15. November 02, 2018 By Mark Fike. These changes have been successful in reducing the female deer kill. Property owners have started to ask wildlife officials to treat the deer as a problem species, and to thin the herds. Opinions of professional wildlife managers regarding how to manage the deer population do not automatically match public perceptions. Many Virginians relish the chance to hunt, watch, or photograph this graceful mammal. Beginning this fall, all four counties in DMA3 will have a late January through March antlerless only deer season on private lands. In years of good mast crops, the deer kill typically goes down. Michigan and Minnesota imposed five-deer limits in 1895, and Wisconsin a two-deer limit in 1897. The deadline for new applications is September 15. Source: Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Virginia Deer Management Plan, 2006-2015 (p.6), Virginia deer distribution in 1938 (estimated 50,000 deer) Figure 3 shows the relative differences among counties in the kill of antlered bucks per square mile of habitat on private land, averaged over the past three hunting seasons. The state does not seek to maintain the highest population level of deer at the "biological carrying capacity" in order to maximize the sale of hunting licenses. CCC can vary widely between and within communities. Since 2009, a total of 134 CWD-positive deer have been confirmed in Virginia. In some years with a heavy acorn crop, nearly 50% of the female fawns may gain enough weight to initiate a "second rut" during the second and third weeks of December. At best, they will hopefully slow the rate of increase in the prevalence rate in established areas (e.g., Frederick and northern Shenandoah counties) and also hopefully slow the dispersal of CWD from established areas into new areas. "Some counties were not restocked, but rebounded with remnant deer," Chris Cook said, deer program coordinator for Alabama Wildlife & Fisheries. Persons interested in more information on Virginias deer management program can read the Departments deer management plan. Just like in Tidewater, HD can play a major role in the Southern Piedmont. In fall 2020, approximately 2,600 samples from hunter-harvested deer were submitted by participating taxidermists. In fall 2019, two CWD deer were found in Clarke County and in fall 2020, a CWD deer was found in Warren County for the first time. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) The buck (s) stopped here in 2022. HD does not traditionally play a major role in deer management west of the Blue Ridge. DMAP was implemented by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries in 1988. These efforts have been and continue to be successful. This is the one region where the Department continues to maintain long-term very liberal deer seasons. Both parties can benefit. Today, the deer population in Alabama stands at about 1.5 million deer. 2023 Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. To address this decline, the number of either-sex deer hunting days on western public lands has been reduced significantly over the past decade or more to very conservative levels. Weather during the 2022-23 deer season was also highly variable with unseasonably warm temperatures or precipitation falling on the opening day of multiple seasons (archery and muzzleloader). GoOutdoorsVA internet harvest reporting system. CCC is a function of the tolerance of humans to deer and the effects of deer. Deer hunters who would like to know the annual deer kill totals by county dating back to 1947, including the county-specific 2020 totals, can find them on the Departments website. In unmanaged populations, the food supply typically controls deer numbers. So what is the forecast for the fall 2022 deer season? In 39 management units, or 40%, the Department is actively managing to maintain current deer population levels, and lastly, in only 10 management units, is the Department actively managing to increase deer numbers. Since that time regulations have been made more conservative and deer populations have stabilized and/or increased. The Montgomery County CWD-positive deer was sampled as part of this effort. Setting fires increased the percentage of nut-bearing trees (oak, hickory, and chestnut) that generated food each fall for deer and turkey, and maintaining open patches of grasslands (especially in the Shenandoah Valley) created edge habitat for deer browsing. One unique thing about fall 2020 was how warm it was. 7/4/2021. The court upheld the association's right to control hunting within that community, and the two landowners were "grandfathered" permission to hunt because they had documented that use prior to passage of the new restrictions in 2004. The relative abundance descriptions used above are subjective (e.g., very low/white, low/green, moderate/yellow, moderate to high/orange, and high/red). Please remember to report deer that appear sick with the following symptoms (starving, staggering, obvious neurological symptoms) from anywhere in Virginia to the Virginia Wildlife Helpline at (855) 571-9003. First, those areas where, or very close to where (<=10 miles), CWD has been found; i.e., the Disease Management Areas and, second, the rest of the state (see Figure 2). 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