Urban deer population can be hazardous, hard to control

From: Dayton Daily News | Date: July 5, 2008| Author: Jim Morris Staff Writer | Copyright information

Trying to control deer populations, especially in urban areas, is a little bit like trying to hold a jellyfish in your hand. Not only will it slip out one side or the other, but you might get a little sting for your trouble.

Ohio's deer population is estimated to be 650,000 to 700,000. The only proven method of controlling deer population has been hunting, but in areas such as parks and some municipalities where hunting is prohibited, sharpshooters have been used.

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