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Suburban Deer Programs: A Review of Sharpshooting Methods

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1 Suburban Deer Programs: A Review of Sharpshooting Methods
By Dr. Anthony J. DeNicola White Buffalo Inc.

2 Management Options Controlled Hunting Trap and Euthanasia
Trap and Relocate Fertility Control Sharpshooting

3 Controlled Hunting PROS CONS Limited private land access
Effective reduction Potential low cost Recreational opportunity Meat donation Limited private land access Perceived safety and humaneness concerns May have to limit general public access

4 Sharpshooting PROS CONS Moderate cost Humane based on AVMA standards
Immediate and efficient reduction Meat donation Moderate cost Negative public response to killing Potential legal and regulatory limitations

5 Sharpshooting Phases Communication Site Preparation Baiting
Sharpshooting Activity Reporting

6 Sharpshooting Methods
Fixed stand or vehicle Day time vs. artificial light Shooting priorities

7 Firearm Safety Muzzle always in safe direction
Unloaded/nonfunctional whenever possible Do not rely on firearm safety mechanism Always know target and backdrop Use proper ammunition Know mechanics of firearm

8 Rifle Caliber and Bullet Selection
Minimum necessary impact energy Maximal precision

9 Frangible Bullets NO exiting fragments of significant size
NO ricochets

10 Vehicle vs. Tree Stand Elevational advantage Shooting stability

11 Field Safety Considerations
Selection of bait sites: safety and deer activity Sharpshooting areas are surveyed using digital aerial images and field confirmation  Conduct field operations in low/controlled human activity areas Search intensively for people and non-target animals

12 Summary & Questions Safe, effective, humane, and experienced


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