Pest Management Issues
A balanced ecosystem is beneficial to plants, wildlife and humans alike. Deer and ticks are an increasing threat to our ecosystems as well as public health and safety. The North Fork Civics and the North Fork Deer Alliance have partnered with the Town and County to develop plans to reduce the deer population in Southold Town.
Our town continues to be hard hit by increasing levels of tick-borne diseases and a worsening overpopulation of the ticks’ hosts, deer.
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation describes Southold’s situation as “the most severe” in the state and warns of “serious impacts on forest regeneration, biodiversity protection and public health.”
We have asked the members of the North Fork Deer Alliance and the North Fork Environmental Council to work with us to present a sustainable plan to the Town of Southold to respond to our escalating deer and tick health crisis.
We believe there is a problem and that it is solvable! We can have: Healthy deer, healthy people, healthy nature.
Deer Management Forum – Aug. 13, 2022 – 9:30am at Poquatuck Hall
The Orient Association is hosting a Deer Management Forum on Saturday, August 13th at 9:30 am in Poquatuck Hall. The guest speakers will be:
- Greg Doroski- Town Board Member and Liaison to the Deer Management Task Force
- Craig Jobes- Southold Town Environmental Analyst in charge of the hunting program and de facto member of the Deer Management Task Force
- Arnold Blair- Nassau Point Property Owners Association Deer Committee and member of the Town Deer Management Task Force.
Find out what the Town is doing to control the deer population and see what you can do to help
Learn about the rules and regulations that control hunting methods in Southold.
Invasive Species Information
Recent Happenings
On September 29, 2026 at 6pm, the Town is hosting a public input session on these proposed code changes in the Town Hall Meeting Room.
On September 29, 2026 at 6pm, the Town is hosting a public input session on proposed code changes in the Town Hall Meeting Room. relating to our Affordable Housing efforts. This is an opportunity for the public to hear about the positive steps the town is taking and to voice their opinions and support. Please consider attending.
Our Housing Crisis: Local Voices
A panel discussion with a parent, educator, firefighter, healthcare professional and small business owner followed by a Q and A
Monday August 31 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at CAST 53930 Main Road, Southold, NY 11971. Residents who struggle with housing options on the North Fork and the impact this has on families, schools, services and businesses..
Ticks & Tick-Borne Diseases Forum
Learn About Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Ticks and tick-borne diseases, How to prevent tick bites, How to reduce ticks in your yard, Deer population