Catalina Island’s Mule Deer Spared From Aerial Sharpshooters, But Hunting Season On The Ground Is Still On

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Catalina Island’s Mule Deer Spared From Aerial Sharpshooters, But Hunting Season On The Ground Is Still On
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Hahn called on the conservancy to consider “less extreme measures” of controlling the deer population, including relocating them to other areas, extending the ground hunting season, and sterilization.

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