Baltimore to manage deer overpopulation with help from wildlife biologist marksmen

Baltimore will enlist the help of sharpshooting wildlife biologists to reduce the deer population in city parks.

The city announced on Friday that it plans to launch a data-driven deer management program to address deer overpopulation, which is negatively impacting forested parkland.

“This is the first time Baltimore City has taken a comprehensive approach to managing deer overpopulation, and it reflects our commitment to ensuring our children and our children’s children inherit a healthier city,” said Dr. Reginald Moore, executive director of Baltimore City Rec & Parks, in a statement. “This program is the result of extensive planning, scientific analysis and meaningful community engagement and public input.”…

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