Louisiana deer are roaming forests, city streets, lawns and flower beds

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Louisiana's whitetail deer population has grown to an estimated 1 million animals over the past two decades.

Deer can now be found in all 64 parishes, including the edges of urban areas.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries' management efforts have been credited with the population's success.

Deer remain the most popular game for hunters in the state, with recent seasons seeing record harvests.

Louisiana's whitetail deer population has exploded during the past half century to 1 million animals or more, a Sportsman's Paradise success story similar to alligators and black bears.

"Deer are in every nook and cranny of all 64 parishes," Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Deer Program Manager Johnathan Bordelon said in an interview with USA Tod