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.”…