Department of
Administration
Deer Management
2000 Executive Report on Deer Management
Conclusion
Intro | Communication Program | Controlled Archery Hunt | Deer Birth Control
Deer Population Survey | Deer/Vehicle Collisions | Fence Enclosure
Motion of Board of Commissioners | Signs | Strieter Lites | Wildlife Biologist
In summary, the Township Deer Management Plan, as passed by the Upper St. Clair Board of Commissioners, established eight primary goals in its original motion. In two years, the Township has initiated seven of the eight original ongoing targets.
| # | Goal | Actions Taken |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Implement controlled archery hunt on Township property | ONGOING; Whitetail Management Associates have completed two years of hunting on the Boyce-Mayview property. To date the hunt has harvested 104 deer and is organizing for the 2000-2001 season. It is Staff's intention to petition the PA Game Commission regarding other culling options, including sharpshooting (as written in original motion). |
| 2. | Test installation of Strieter-Lites | ONGOING; Strieter-Lites were installed on .9 miles of State Route 19. There was no decrease in the number of deer/vehicle collisions and monitoring will continue. Moving lights to other high incident areas (i.e. Boyce Rd. or Mayview Road) may be a consideration if no impact is demonstrated throughout the next monitoring period. |
| 3. | Engagement of a wildlife biologist | ONGOING; Susan Bernatas, a wildlife biologist with AirScan, Inc. was selected to review and comment on various Township deer management issues. A report in conjunction with AirScan results is expected. The Township will also continue dialogue with Dr. Jay Kirkpatrick regarding latest developments in deer birth control applications. |
| 4. | Deer population survey | ONGOING; AirScan, Inc. completed the Township's first aerial infrared deer survey. 71 groups and 250 deer (pre-birth) were counted. Future census taking is anticipated. |
| 5. | Investigation/installation of deer warning and crossing signs | COMPLETE; New signage was placed on SR19. |
| 6. | Development of communication program | ONGOING; The Township website contains information regarding the Deer Management Plan, as well as, links to various sites of resident interest. |
| 7. | Installation of a fence enclosure | PENDING; The project is pending further discussion with the Township's wildlife biologist and the Parks and Recreation Board |
| 8. | PZP deer birth control | ONGOING; The Township has corresponded with the PA Game Commission indicating an interest in any discussion the Commission might entertain regarding initiation of a pilot program for whitetail deer birth control. The Township has also forwarded a video of the Dr. Kirkpatrick animal birth control presentation to the PA Game Commission. The Township is awaiting comment from Game Commission representatives. |
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