New York Seeks Comments on Draft for Deer Damage Management
by TBC Press on 12/21/15
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) entitled White-tailed Deer Damage Management in New York. The EA, prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services' (WS) New York Office, describes the need to manage white-tailed deer to reduce and prevent damage associated with these animals in New York; discusses potential issues associated with managing damage caused by deer; and the environmental consequences of alternatives for WS involvement in deer damage management throughout New York State.The proposed action (preferred alternative) is to implement an integrated approach using a variety of methods to reduce deer damage. DEC issues permits to landowners, municipalities and resource management agencies to address deer damage and as a cooperating agency on this EA, DEC is encouraging the public to review and provide comments on it. READ MORE
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