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Residents press Vienna council on deer overpopulation; police say county will lead management
Summary
Residents told council Jan. 27 that deer are overrunning yards and damaging property; the police chief said Fairfax County’s deer‑management program is leading the town’s response and an interjurisdictional MOU is being prepared.
Several Vienna residents told the Town Council on Jan. 27 that local deer populations are causing property damage, vehicle collisions and animal suffering and urged the town to consider adding or allowing archery programs. Speakers cited Fairfax County data and the county’s archery program as a successful model.
Maryam Dowska and other residents recommended archery as a humane and effective management tool, and multiple speakers said…
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