Presented by: Dr. Jason Boulanger, Head of Research, White Buffalo, Inc.
Join us for an engaging webinar on innovative, nonlethal methods for managing wild deer populations. This session will explore the use of surgical sterilization techniques, such as ovariectomies and vasectomies, to address the challenges of overabundant deer in urban and suburban areas. Both approaches aim to reduce reproduction rates—ovariectomies by permanently sterilizing females and vasectomies by preventing successful breeding while preserving natural herd behaviors. We will discuss real-world case studies, population and impact outcomes, and the practical considerations of implementing these methods for reducing impacts associated with overabundant deer populations. Whether you’re a wildlife professional or a conservation enthusiast, this webinar offers valuable insights into sustainable deer management strategies.
About the Presenter
Dr. Jason “Jay” Boulanger is Head of Research at White Buffalo, Inc., a non-profit management and research organization dedicated to conserving ecosystems through wildlife population control. Jay received his Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Cornell University and his dissertation and post-doctoral research focused on controlling suburban raccoon rabies via a novel bait station and overabundant deer populations via fertility control, respectively. He also served as an assistant professor of wildlife biology at the University of North Dakota where he received tenure, conducted applied research, and taught courses on mammalogy, large mammal ecology and management, and human dimensions of wildlife. Jay is a long-standing member of The Wildlife Society and a Certified Wildlife Biologist.
