1. Suburban Deer Programs: A Review of Sharpshooting MethodsBy
Dr. Anthony J. DeNicola
White Buffalo Inc.

2. Management Options Controlled Hunting Trap and Euthanasia
Trap and Relocate
Fertility Control
Sharpshooting

3. Controlled Hunting PROS CONS Limited private land access
Effective reduction
Potential low cost
Recreational opportunity
Meat donation
Limited private land access
Perceived safety and humaneness concerns
May have to limit general public access

4. Sharpshooting PROS CONS Moderate cost Humane based on AVMA standards
Immediate and efficient reduction
Meat donation
Moderate cost
Negative public response to killing
Potential legal and regulatory limitations

5. Sharpshooting Phases Communication Site Preparation Baiting
Sharpshooting Activity
Reporting

6. Sharpshooting Methods
Fixed stand or vehicle
Day time vs. artificial light
Shooting priorities

7. Firearm Safety Muzzle always in safe direction
Unloaded/nonfunctional whenever possible
Do not rely on firearm safety mechanism
Always know target and backdrop
Use proper ammunition
Know mechanics of firearm

8. Rifle Caliber and Bullet Selection
Minimum necessary impact energy
Maximal precision

9. Frangible Bullets NO exiting fragments of significant size
NO ricochets

10. Vehicle vs. Tree Stand
Elevational advantage
Shooting stability

11. Field Safety Considerations
Selection of bait sites: safety and deer activity
Sharpshooting areas are surveyed using digital aerial images and field confirmation 
Conduct field operations in low/controlled human activity areas
Search intensively for people and non-target animals

12. Summary & Questions
Safe, effective, humane, and experienced