Roughly 2,000 nonnative deer would be systematically killed on Catalina Island under a proposal floated by the nonprofit that manages the island’s ecosystem — a plan that has drawn opposition from Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn.
Hahn, whose district includes the 22-mile-long island, sent a letter to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on Monday urging officials to reject a permit from the Catalina Island Conservancy seeking to eradicate the entire mule deer herd.
Over the past 200 years, several “invasive” species have been introduced to Catalina, including bison, sheep, goats, pigs, cattle and mule deer. Most have been removed over time, except for deer and bison, which have become popular attractions for tourists…