[LIforrelaxin]

DPC when you moved to Long Island 12 years ago the population of deer was still quite high... The harvesting of deer on the Island was really just getting going and starting to have a positive effect. In that time, the heard on the Island has been cut down dramatically. Thus deer sighting are far less frequent on the island, now then they where 12 years ago. However now when you do see a Deer they are far healthier then they where 12 to 15 years ago.

I saw plenty of deer this summer all doing quite well... I don't believe the island has a coyote problem...I have not heard them ever on the island. One thing I have noted over the last 4 or 5 years, is that because only certain area's of the Island are open to hunting, the area's where the deer frequently have changed. I have a land owner by me that has allowed hunting... I used to find signs of deer in my yard all the time, not so much anymore....

All in all don't worry about not seeing a deer constinently, I don't think the deer population on the island is in jeopardy... Cherish the moments a little bit more, when you see a nice healthy deer...