Roughly half a million people hunt deer each year in Minnesota and countless others enjoy seeing deer. Deer hunting generates nearly $500 million annually in total economic activity to the state, and the habitats that support deer sustain Minnesota’s $14 billion dollar a year outdoor recreation economy; however, because of their abundance, geographic range extent and size, deer can also have negative impacts on other natural resource, social and economic values. Balancing the numerous and diverse values and interests related to deer requires active management. Finding the right balance is arguably the most challenging aspect of deer management, however, it is necessary in order to maintain populations at levels that provide ample hunting and viewing opportunities, while at the same time minimize the negative effects deer can have on things people value.