USDA Wildlife Program Overview

In 1994, The Landings established a wildlife management program. Since the program’s inception, the USDA has safely removed an average of 160 deer annually from The Landings’ property, with more than 70 tons of vension being donated to local food banks.  

This 25-year-old program provides The Landings Association with one ¾ time wildlife biologist (GS-9), including salary, benefits, travel, supplies, equipment repair, and program support. Responsibilities for the position include the removal and management of deer, wild hogs, vultures, and other migratory bird species. In addition, this ¾ time employee responds to resident complaints/questions and acts as the Association’s resident expert on human and wildlife conflicts.

The USDA service agreement has proven to be a safe and effective method of managing our wildlife populations year over year. Additionally, there has been no control-related incidents reported ,and wildlife damage claims have been reduced since the onset of the program.

 If you have any questions or concerns with wildlife on the island, please call the Public Works Department (598-5509), or report the issue via SeeClickFix on the Association’s website (https://seeclickfix.com/landings-association?locale=en) or by using your TLA mobile app.