SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — 109, that’s the number of deer culled in Syracuse last year using sharpshooters. But this year, the city will be implementing a new pilot plan that will make targeting hotspots easier.
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The plan is called ‘trap and euthanize.’ Deer will get caught in a net trap, and then a wildlife management agent is alerted and will euthanize the deer. A meeting was held on Wednesday morning, September 11, to introduce the idea to the Syracuse Common Council and the public.
The city believes the method will be their most successful effort yet.
“It’s important to know that this is work that is required because of the public health and safety concerns that neighbors and residents face in the city,” said Chief Policy Officer Greg Loh.