Sika Deer Boom: How An Invasive Species Is Influencing Maryland Land Values
Maryland’s booming Sika deer population is transforming the hunting land market, creating lucrative opportunities for landowners looking to sell. Originally native to East Asia, Sika deer were introduced to Maryland by Clement Henry, and their expanding range has turned once-overlooked properties into highly valuable hunting land. As demand surges, landowners across the state are capitalizing on rising land values. Expert land real estate agents Sue Hudson and Doug Williams with National Land Realty specialize in helping landowners maximize their property’s worth in this growing market. Today, we discuss this land market and these invasive “miniature elk.”