It seems like deer are everywhere in Guilford County. The above photo is of one in a Greensboro backyard that is within the city limits. The deer are so bold that they actually go on patios to eat plants, especially tomatoes, fruit trees, and hosta plants.
It is hard to believe that deer numbered only about 10,000 in the North Carolina in 1900; since, now, there are well over a million in the state. From this North Carolina white tailed deer density map by county (here), you can see that the Piedmont region and the northern counties are the most densely populated with deer. It is estimated that Guilford County has 30- 44 deer per square mile. That is a LOT of deer. Last year, nearly 2,000 deer were harvested in Guilford County. Do you know of any local restaurants that serve it? If you are local, do they come to your yard?
Eat Bambi? NEVER!
Posted by: Jane Tucker Mitchell | Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 08:07 AM
Awww... it's bambi!
Posted by: Halcyon | Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 09:40 AM
No, but I've tried moose before.
We see deer more in the country. They don't mind apples or an occasional slice of bread.
Posted by: William Kendall | Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 11:46 AM
"Harvested?" You mean murdered or slaughtered, right? For food. Why? There is no reason on earth why anyone needs to eat a deer. Deer are cousins to us, along with the other animals. And no, hypocritical though I may be, I'm not a vegetarian; but am probably moving in that direction.
Posted by: Lowell | Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 01:33 PM