Our Mission
ACKdeer is a Nantucket coalition working to reduce deer overpopulation and the risks it creates for our community and island. In partnership with local organizations and MassWildlife, we advance practical management solutions, educate residents, and build community support for a safer, healthier Nantucket.
Understanding the Challenge. Taking Action.
Learn more about Nantucket’s deer problem, what’s being done, and how you can help.
Turn Plans
Into Action
Into Action
Get Involved
Reducing Nantucket’s deer population is essential to protecting the health and safety of our community and island.
Volunteer your time and skills to help ACKdeer move important initiatives forward—from communications and outreach to hunter support, processing and food distribution.
There’s a role for everyone.
Build Community Understanding
Spread the Word
The facts about Nantucket’s deer population may surprise you.
Learn how deer overpopulation affects our health, safety and island—and share what you learn with friends, neighbors and family.
Help more people understand
what’s at stake.
Support the Solution
& the Community
Become Part of the Solution
Your donation supports:
- Community education & outreach
- Stop feeding the deer campaign
- Hunter incentives
- Gut bag & disposal program
- Program coordination
ACKdeer has no paid staff.
Responsible Hunting
ACKdeer Welcomes Deer Hunters. Nantucket is a small island shared with hunters and many non-Hunters. Please hunt ACK-Friendly. Responsible hunting plays an essential role in reducing the deer population while respecting the community we all share.
What You Need To Know
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