While the southernmost population of the Columbian white-tailed deer in southern Oregon has been removed from Federal protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, a second population living along the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon remains protected. Many of these deer live in unprotected habitats, so a Population and Habitat Viability Assessment workshop process helped wildlife managers determine if this population is strong enough to continue to recover. Contact the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to take action for Columbian white-tailed deer.
Take Action
The workshop report recommendations include:
- Translocation to suitable habitats
- Post-release monitoring
- Re-establishment of forested habitats
- Improved engagement with landowners
- Improved fawning habitat
- Improved forage quality and abundance
- Increased predator control
- Restoration of deer to historic habitat
- Genetic sampling to test for hybridization with other deer species
- Inclusion in emerging disease response plans
Read the full report for details.
Contact
To support conservation action for Columbian white-tailed deer, contact Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Read the full report.
