How Ohio municipalities manage urban deer populations
Deer management in Ohio
Deer populations are becoming an increasingly visible issue in urban communities across Ohio.
They cause tens of thousands of vehicle crashes each year that kill both people and deer. There's also concern of property damage and the impact on local ecosystems. This has prompted some cities to take a closer look at deer management.
Medina is among the communities tackling this issue. The city recently developed a more comprehensive initiative involving federal support following two years of a city-run bowhunting program.
Last year, 114 deer were harvested through that…
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