Management
of Deer Population Critical to Protecting Wildlife and Forest Ecosystem
Pennsylvanians have enjoyed the state's abundance of white-tailed deer as a game animal during hunting season, as a food source, and as a fascinating species to view, study and photograph year round. However, an overabundance of Pennsylvania's official state mammal is causing a number of significant ecological and economical problems.
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has long been troubled by the ecological damage caused by an overabundance of deer. "We are pleased with the progress that the Pennsylvania Game Commission is making in reshaping its deer management strategy," said Larry Schweiger, president of Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. Schweiger suggests that since the number of Pennsylvania hunters has been on the decline for the past several decades, more liberal seasons and bag limits are needed. Schweiger warned that, "An overabundance of deer is one of the leading causes of ecological decline in our forests. We must address this problem aggressively."
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