Deer Damage

About this episode

The episode discusses the ecological benefits and human-wildlife conflicts caused by deer, including their impact on agriculture and disease spread.

Episode 57 - Deer Damage Deer have many benefits to ecosystems and society, but they can also be a cause of human-wildlife conflict. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss the impact deer can have on agricultural production, property, the spread of disease, and humans. Learn more about deer resistant ornamental plants at: https://extension.rutgers.edu/deer-resistant-plants Dr. Joe Gerken and Dr. Drew Ricketts are extension specialists and faculty members in the Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management Program at Kansas State University. Find out more about the program at http://hnr.k-state.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/wildlife-outdoor-management.html Watch the podcast on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@KSEWildlife

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Joe Gerken, Dr. Drew Ricketts

Topics covered

• deer ecology
• human-wildlife conflict
• agricultural impact
• disease spread
• ornamental plants

Keywords

• deer
• ecosystems
• agriculture
• wildlife conflict
• disease
• ornamental plants

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kansas State University, Rutgers

Places: Kansas

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