Pest control initiatives are gaining momentum in the Pureora Forest as the annual hunting competition amps up and a new conservation ... to a “dynamic herd” of deer which was increasing.

with 20 being the maximum that a healthy forest can sustain. “Everyone should be a deer hunter,” he said. “I’m really excited about the idea of not just having new hunters that are exactly ...

“Currently, deer populations exceed 70 deer per square mile in the parks, which is detrimental to the health of native vegetation and forest ecosystems.” The deer management plan will address ...