Mayne Island Deer Management Society
The goal of the Mayne Island Deer Management Society (MIDMS) – is to eliminate the invasive Fallow deer and reduce the Black Tail deer population to a size that our island can accommodate and that this work should be funded and supported by the Government of British Columbia.
Please complete our survey: Do you support the work of the MIDMS to remove the Fallow deer to protect Mayne Island’s ecology?
The Deer Problem & Solutions
The ecological impact of the invasive fallow deer has been catastrophic. Fallow deer, unlike the native blacktail deer, are indiscriminate eaters. They will eat almost anything that is green. Find out how the problem started and what can be done. Read more…
Questions & Answers
Check out our FAQ page for the many questions and answers around the Mayne Island Fallow Deer Issues; for example, do Fallow Deer breed with Black Tail Deer? Why not allow more hunting? What about using the deer meat for food? Read the answers to these questions and more…
About the MIDMS
We are a volunteer non-profit society created to advocate for provincial government action in support of the MIDMS goal and to engage the Mayne Island community in helping to achieve this goal. Learn about us…
News & Events
Public Consultations and Next Steps
On November 22 / 23, 2025, MIDMS held public consultations on Mayne with over 120 people attending and we presented information on our discussions with provincial government officials who have recognized that we have an “extreme problem” with fallow deer on Mayne. We are now at the level where we have made seven asks of the province and you can help by writing a letter! Learn more...