2026 Arlington, Virginia Deer Crime Report
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During the February 2 through March 20, 2026 deer kill, 12 deer were harvested from the Potomac Corridor and 14 from the Four Mile Run corridor for a total harvest of 26 deer.
The 12-night sharpshooting operation FAILED as a result of ignoring science-based, non-lethal deer-environment strategies and poor planning by the Natural Resources Division in their rush to organize the entire deer killing operation in late 2025 and execute Arlington deer in early 2026.
Operations were carried out in seven parks along two wildlife corridors:
Four Mile Run Wildlife Corridor: Glencarlyn, Bon Air, Upton Hill (NOVA Parks), and Barcroft
Potomac Wildlife Corridor: Fort C.F. Smith, Potomac Overlook (NOVA Parks), and Pimmit Run
For an in-depth analysis of Arlington, Virginia’s wasted money and time on killing deer, read: Budgets, Bullets, and Deer: Arlington’s Misplaced Priorities
Deer have intrinsic value. These intelligent beings have the right to exist and play an important ecological role. Deer possess worth in their own right, as living creatures with a life of their own, independent of any utility, and economic value.
The presence of deer in our parks and neighborhoods is healing, inspirational, awakens human emotions, and opens our hearts to nature.
No Killing Deer in Arlington and our deer advocate allies are preparing and planning action items to bring science-based, non-lethal, deer-environment strategies to Arlington, VA.
If you are an individual or group and would like to ally with us to engage, educate, and be part of the action, email: nokillingdeerinarlington@gmail.com
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