Tag: deer
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Opinion: Princeton’s ‘war on deer’ is ‘disappointing’
It is very disappointing that the Princeton Council has declared war on the deer population, who every year have less and less habitat to live in due to out-of-control development. Not surprisingly, this leads to increased contact with humans, often to the detriment of both. Approving culling and especially the cruel practice of bow-hunting shows…
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Opinion: State needs to handle ‘exploding’ deer population
New Jersey is the most urban state in the nation, yet certain areas have over 110 deer per square mile.For those of you who do not know what that means, the scientifically accepted density to sustain a healthy deer population and ecosystem, is 5-15 deer per square mile. This means that herds this large can…
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Edison may consider ovariectomies in an effort to cull the deer population
EDISON – Scientifically, ovariectomies – the removal of ovaries – has proven effective in culling the deer population, according to Doreen Frega, outreach director of the Animal Protection League of New Jersey. Frega offered her recommendations at an Edison Township Council meeting on Oct. 21 as officials continue to decide what is the best and…
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Resident wants deer relocated in Edison, not hunted
Recent talks and studies mentioned a culling of the deer population in Edison through bow and arrow by the hunters. With these animals being so ingrained with human contact it will not be a sport, it will be outright slaughter. How about relocation? Gerry Trabalka Edison
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Edison may consider deer hunts to address overpopulated deer population
EDISON – The growing deer – specifically white tail deer – population has become a problem in the township – eating homeowner’s plants, leaving droppings on lawns, causing motor vehicle accidents and bringing concerns of Lyme disease. “We all realize there is a definite deer problem,” Edison Township Councilman Robert Diehl said. Jay Elliot, director…
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Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County announces summer programs
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will hold the following events free of charge at the EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick, unless otherwise noted. Registration is required for most events. Call 732-398-5262. Growing the Best Strawberries, 6:30 p.m. on May 2. Discuss different varieties of strawberries, how to…
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Police warn of increased crashes involving deer
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Police Department (SBPD) is reminding motorists to be alert for increased deer activity over the next month. “This is typically when we see an increase in car crashes involving deer,” said Sgt. Gary Holsten of the SBPD Traffic Safety Bureau. “The deer can unexpectedly dart onto roads so motorists need to…