Deer Management Program
The Maryland National Capitol Park and Planning Commission in coordination with Prince Georges Parks has a deer management program to address issues caused by too many deer. The following signs are currently posted in Cosca Park across Thrift Road from our community:
The Maryland National Capitol Park and Planning Commission
Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation
A sharpshooting program to reduce the overabundant population is scheduled for this park between February 1 and March 31st. This management strategy is designed to address conflicts associated with large deer population including deer-vehicle collisions, the spread of Lyme disease, forest degradation, poor herd health, and damage to agriculture, landscaping and gardens.
The official management operations will be between 5:30pm until dawn. The park will be closed to the public during this time. Public safety is the top priority.
All harvested deer will be donated to local food banks.
For more information or to give comments, visit www.pgparks.com, search “deer management or email DeerManagement@pgparks.com
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm