# Deer with tangled antlers in Midland Park

> Residents help deer with pole stuck in antlers in New Jersey.
- Title: Deer with tangled antlers in Midland Park · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Residents help deer with pole stuck in antlers in New Jersey. Midland Park residents are tracking a deer with netting and a pole tangled in its antlers to…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/deer-pole-tangled-antlers-draws-concern-midland-park-nj-residents/19862266
- Published: 2026-09-23T22:29:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: midland park, new jersey, deer, animal control, netting, pole, news, local
## Deer in distress
Residents in Midland Park, New Jersey have been alerting authorities about a deer with netting and a pole tangled in its antlers.
## Residents report sightings
Community members have captured photos and video of the deer moving through wooded areas with debris attached to its head.
## Gwen Gawricki describes sound
Gwen Gawricki said the deer's antlers make a 'clank, clank, clank' sound as it moves through trees.

> There's a pathway that they cut through, but because he has the pole, you can hear the 'clank, clank, clank,' on the trees
## Authorities seek help
Residents have called animal control, fish and wildlife officials, and police to get the deer assistance.
## Deer movement challenge
The deer does not stay in one location long, making it hard for authorities to locate and remove the debris.
## Residents track deer
Community members are watching for the deer and reporting sightings to help animal control find it.
## Key takeaway

Midland Park residents are tracking a deer with netting and a pole tangled in its antlers to get animal control assistance.