DEER POPULATION AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
From
Hatboro
Sent
Tue, Oct 6 @ 10am
Description
Deer Population and Wildlife Management Information
During the September Borough Council meeting, a resident asked Council about controlling the deer population within the Borough.
The Borough would like to clarify that wildlife management is not a municipal responsibility. In addition, the Borough's current ordinances do not permit hunting within Borough limits.
In Pennsylvania, deer and other wildlife are regulated and managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC). Residents with questions regarding deer populations, deer fertility control programs, hunting regulations, wildlife management practices, nuisance wildlife concerns, or other related matters should contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission directly.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is responsible for:
• Managing Pennsylvania's wildlife populations, including deer, bear, turkey, waterfowl, and other species
• Establishing hunting and trapping seasons and regulations
• Monitoring wildlife populations and habitat conditions
• Conducting wildlife research and conservation programs
• Enforcing state game and wildlife laws
• Managing state game lands
• Investigating wildlife-related concerns and providing guidance to residents
• Evaluating and approving wildlife management strategies, including any authorized deer population control programs
While the Borough understands that residents may have concerns regarding deer populations and their impacts on landscaping, gardens, and vehicle safety, any changes to wildlife management practices must be addressed through the agencies authorized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to oversee these matters.
Residents seeking additional information may visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission's website or contact their regional office directly.
The Borough appreciates residents bringing concerns to Council and will continue to provide information on which government agencies are responsible for specific services and programs.
This notification was posted by Hatboro. Hatboro is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
