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Deer harvest down; committee focuses on education and donation program
Summary
Committee members reported deer harvests are at a 20‑year low and that the group donated 880 pounds of venison this year; the committee said recruitment of new hunters is difficult and it will emphasize education and prevention measures rather than rely solely on harvest numbers.
The Deer and Tick Committee reported that deer harvest numbers were lower this season—"a little less than last year, but it's also the lowest in 20 years," a committee member said—and that recruitment of new hunters has been difficult. The committee donated 880 pounds of meat this year, down from 1,100 pounds last year.
Members discussed whether the town should consider additional incentives or budgetary support to recruit hunters or invest more in prevention and education. The committee emphasized training and donor distribution of venison to ensure meat was not wasted, and the board agreed to acknowledge a private donation noted during the report.
