Should I Feed Deer

There is really no need to feed wild deer as they can usually find all that they need naturally. … Sadly some sources suggest that you can leave out table leftovers, which should not be done as these will not suit a deer’s digestive system and might cause serious problems – the same applies to any processed food items.

Does feeding deer cause chronic wasting disease?

Likewise, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has now been observed in free-ranging elk and mule deer in several western states. Since CWD is passed animal to animal, concentrations caused by supplemental feeding is believed to increase the spread of the disease” (Brown Unpublished).

Is it bad to have deer on your property?

Allowing deer access to your garden and landscaping, or intentionally feeding deer, can be deadly. Wild animals naturally fear people, keep a distance, and will not bother you, so long as they remain truly wild. But if they become accustomed to humans, their natural ways are ruined.