As cities and suburbs expand, deer lose traditional habitat, but they adapt quickly to residential landscapes. Urban and suburban deer present a variety problems.
Most people enjoy seeing the deer – they are beautiful, and passive. But constant interaction with the animals presents issues. I experienced one recently in my hometown, Hermitage, Pa., which consists of 29 square miles of urban and suburban areas.
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Commentary: Pennsylvania’s suburban deer need to be managed for people’s benefit
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