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1. How is the City addressing the deer population?

The City Council adopted Ordinance 196 on February 13, 2017 which created a Wildlife Management Advisory Commission and provided for the purpose and duties of the Commission. 

2. Do residents have input into managing deer and other wildlife?

Yes.  The Wildlife Management Advisory Commission is in the process of preparing a survey for distribution to all Garden Ridge residents.  The purpose of the survey is to gather the varied opinions of residents in order to establish a plan for wildlife that is most acceptable to the concerns of as many residents as possible. 

3. Are there wildlife experts available to the City?

The City of Garden Ridge and the Wildlife Management Advisory Commission will be working with Texas Parks and Wildlife regarding census counts, management guidelines, education and possible legislative changes regarding the management of deer and other wildlife.

4. Can I feed the deer?

Ordinance 186 prohibits the feeding of deer within Garden Ridge City limits.