From Feb. 20th Chicago Tribune.
Spotlight Deer Culling
Valley Forge National Historical Park in Philadelphia is overrun with deer, and they aren't shy, either. When not grazing, they spend lots of time just staring at tourists.
However, officials are planning a big sharpshooting expedition to kill up to 1,300 during the next four years, dropping the herd by 80%. After that, the deer will be maintained through contraception.
This is necessary because they are eating so many plants, shrubs, and saplings, that the forest can't regenerate.
The first shoot takes place this coming winter. Of course, animal-rights groups are against this saying that fee-living animals can control their own numbers.
Several years ago, I was able to visit Valley Forge and just about anywhere you looked, there were deer. I'd have to say they were over-populated.
Venison Anybody? --Cooter
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