In a press release earlier today, Garrett gave an update on the outcome of the deer management hunt: In response to the growing deer herd that threatened the center’s biodiversity, River Bend Nature Center completed a successful deer management hunt on Friday, November 15th through Tuesday, November 19th. Archery hunters took 27 deer while the nature center was closed for those five days, including 24 antlerless deer. The hunters were asked to focus on taking antlerless deer for purposes of herd reduction. The deer herd that inhabits the River Bend area has grown significantly over the last few decades. The board and staff of River Bend Nature Center, with the recommendation of the Department of Natural Resources, staged the hunt as part of its overall habitat management plan that also includes invasive species removal and native plant restoration. Similar hunts were held in 1999, 2000, 2005, and 2006. The decision whether or not to hold a hunt in a given year is made each spring.
Posted on: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:32:35 +0000
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