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Peachtree City council backs a herd study to guide deer management on city property
Summary
Staff proposed a $25,000 nocturnal drone and field study to map deer concentrations; council signaled support to begin a scientific study before considering regulated archery hunts or USDA sharpshooter programs for select city properties.
Peachtree City staff asked the council Thursday to authorize a scientific study to estimate the city’s deer population and identify hotspots before the city considers active management measures on city property. The council signaled support to proceed with the study.
Chris Hobby, presenting the department report, said vehicle collisions, landscape damage and potential disease vectors are the principal concerns prompting the review. The council was told Fayette County ranks…
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