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Nontraditional techniques for management of overabundant deer populations
| Author: |
DeNicola, Anthony J.; Weber, Steven J.; Bridges, Charles A.; Stokes, Judy L. |
| Date: |
1997 |
| Periodical: |
Wildlife Society Bulletin |
| Abstract: |
There are an increasing number of sites inaccessible to sportsmen where deer (Odocoileus virginianus) herds have become overabundant. This typically occurs in either suburban communities or on corporate or government properties. There are 3 primary reasons for a lack of deer management in suburban communities: (1) real or perceived safety concerns, (2) conflicting social attitudes and perceptions about wildlife, and (3) firearm-discharge ordinances. In contrast, deer populations on corporate or government properties often become overabundant because of liability or public-relations issues. As a result of the management conflicts in these situations, use of nontraditional techniques to reduce deer densities has increased significantly in the last decade (McAninch 1995). |
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