The Deer Dilemma at Vicksburg: When Conservation Success Turns Problematic
Vicksburg National Military Park (1,815 acres) is home to an estimated 778 whitetailed deer – about three to four times greater than Mississippi’s recommended density of one to two deer per 10 acres. This overpopulation is placing unsustainable pressure on native vegetation, disrupting the balance of the local ecosystem, and threatening the preservation of historic […]