They certainly are. We have deer feeding going on hereabouts and it only encourages population growth. Every doe in the neighborhood has a pair or triplets every spring. Four or five animals have been hit by passing cars.
And now, the Missouri Department of Conservation thinks its a good idea to reintroduce elk.
Agree about feeding the oh so cute little Bambi creatures. They’re not so cute when they wreck your vehicle, eat your garden and think your front door is their territory.