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The National Park Service is in the early stages of developing a management plan for white-tailed deer at Saratoga National Historical Park. The purpose of managing deer would be to support protection and enhancement of natural resources, preservation of cultural resources, and visitor use and experiences consistent with the park's General Management Plan.

The NPS is concerned about deer impacts on:
• Natural regeneration of native vegetation and vegetation communities, leaving native biodiversity at risk and creating conditions that facilitate the establishment and spread of non-native invasive species;
• Cultural landscape preservation and rehabilitation treatments; and
• Resource-based visitor uses and experiences that provide enjoyment for current and future generations of park visitors.

This is an opportunity for you to help inform white-tailed deer management planning efforts for Saratoga National Historical Park. There will be an additional opportunity to provide comments with the release of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Assessment in 2027.
 
Comment Period: In Review        Jun 17, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026
Comment period closes Jul 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time in:
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Topic Questions:
1. 1. Have you observed any impacts from deer on the park's cultural landscapes?
2. 2. Have you observed any impacts from deer on the forest understory or native wildlife biodiversity?
3. 3. What changes have you noticed in the deer population and vegetation at the park over the years?
4. 4. Have you observed deer impacting human health and safety at the park?
5. 5. What do you think the park should consider when developing a deer management plan?
Document Content:
Fact Sheet 06112026 508 1.pdf   (1.0 MB, PDF file)
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