There was no question where they came from; as the crow flies, we live less than a mile from Shelby Park. Vehicular traffic that can play havoc with deer safety. I’m always on the lookout for wildlife on my walks through Shelby Park, and deer top the list of prized specimens. He said natural predation is the only check on deer numbers, and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responsible for the welfare of park wildlife. “Many parks have high deer densities due to high-quality habitat and the lack of hunting.”I assume Shelby Park provides some of that quality habit.