Deer Cooperators
Deer Cooperators are businesses that provide deer control assistance where deer hunting often is not a viable option. They are licensed by DNR to use non-lethal and lethal deer management techniques to help resolve deer problems.
Permits for Deer Cooperators can be issued for year-round operations if the purpose is to address a human safety concern (i.e., airports, test tracks, etc.). Permits can also be issued for agricultural or other areas without human safety concerns; these permits can be used from January 15 - April 15.
Community consensus and DNR approval is required on an annual basis when employing the services of a Deer Cooperator.
For more information, please contact:
Jonathan Trudeau
Game Mammal Section Leader
Wildlife & Heritage Service
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
1728 Kings Run Rd.
Oakland, MD 21550
301-334-4255 (Office)
jonathank.trudeau@maryland.gov
