What constitutes a deer problem?
Whether a community has a deer problem should never be just the decision of an outside consultant or agency, but should reflect a consensus within the  
community itself.  The community must decide, based on its values, what constitutes a problem.  A consultant, using the tools of science, can tell a community
how many deer there are, measure impacts deer have on the forest ecosystem, or quantify probable future trends in deer numbers based on different management
scenarios.  But only the community can decide if and how any of that information constitutes a problem.

  Why contact NRC?
  NRC has over 25 years of experience in working with communities in
  addressing their concerns regarding deer.  We are committed to having   a working knowledge of all the latest techniques and technology.  We
  can assist you in clarifying your values, reaching consensus, and
  defining and implementing solutions that are specific to your needs.
How does NRC proceed?
NRC normally begins by requesting that community members describe in writing why    they feel they have a deer problem, and to articulate their desired condition (goal).  We  then facilitate community meetings in which we may discuss differing opinions, while     striving to reach consensus and common ground.  Once agreement on the nature of      the problem is reached, we work with the community to collect the necessary     
quantitative information and explore possible solutions.
 
  Does NRC support the full range of deer management options?
  NRC believes that communities should have available to them the full range of deer management options, from
  doing nothing, to fencing, immunocontraception, contragestation, controlled hunts and professional removals, so
  long as it is allowed by state and federal lawas and local ordinances.  By definition, community-level deer 
  management should be directed at the local level, based on local values, goals, resources and needs.

  Is NRC objective?
  NRC serves as a consultant to the community and is a source of objective, unbiased information.  We do not contract to conduct deer removals, fertility control,
  fencing or other treatments.  Our role is to provide the community with the best information availalbe to facilitate good desision-making by the community.  We do
  assist communities in developing deer management plans, education the public, facilitating community meetings, writing RFP's (Request for Proposals), preparing
  and submitting permit applications, selecting contractors, administering deer mitigation and control programs and monitoring the effectiveness of the deer program
  over time.