Black-tailed Deer

The current population is estimated at 8,000. Snow depth can limit black-tailed deer movement, making winter range areas with low snow levels and adequate forage important for black-tailed deer survival. Winter range (see map) is considered a limiting habitat factor, but others include habitat degradation, predation, unregulated harvest and disease.

General issues across the Sub Region will be addressed below, followed by management plans specific to local populations.

Issues:

• High predation of black-tailed deer is putting local populations at risk

Goals:

• Undergo ungulate enhancement measures