The City of Pittsburgh has engaged USDA sharpshooters to address the growing deer population that has severely impacted local parks and neighborhoods. With over 100 deer harvested in just two months, the city reports that these efforts significantly outpace the previous culling methods employed by bow hunters, which stabilized the population but did not reduce it effectively.
The initiative comes after urban deer ravaged gardens and collided with vehicles, prompting residents to advocate for action. With a successful pilot program already underway, which saw 136 deer culled at Frick and Riverview Parks, city officials are considering expanding this strategy to other areas. Since the commencement of these efforts, the city has removed a total of 440 deer and provided over 36,000 meals of meat to local food banks, underscoring the dual benefit of public safety and community support.
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