Does Metro Detroit Have A Deer Problem? Tell Officials In This Brief Survey

METRO DETROIT — With the weather cooling and the leaves falling, deer are on the move again and ready to wreak havoc across numerous Metro Detroit communities.

Deer have been overrunning Detroit's suburbs the past few years, leading to numerous complaints from residents about deer jumping across roadways, invading backyards and damaging landscaping while feeding on scrubs and gardens.

Since officials don't think the deer will turn around and leave, they're asking everyone in the region to take a brief survey describing their experiences with deer across Metro Detroit.

The Oakland County Community Deer Coalition teamed up with the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments to offer the brief survey, which they said will be instrumental in finding a solution.

You can take the brief survey here. It will be available until Nov. 11. In addition, at least one city, Farmington Hills, has paper copies available in the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, 31555 W. 11 Mile Road.

"Your answers will be extremely valuable in helping the Coalition create a plan to address deer concerns. Thank you in advance for your time and feedback," officials said in a news release.

Deer are swamping the Metro Detroit area for numerous reasons, including the lack of hunters and natural predators, as well as because there's plenty of food in the area, officials said.

Metro Detroit, specifically Oakland County, also led the state in deer-vehicle crashes, according to AAA.