"On Friday, the California Fish and Wildlife Department approved a permit that allows all of Catalina Island's mule deer to be shot and killed within five years. The nonprofit behind the plan says getting rid of the deer is needed to restore and preserve the island's ecosystem, including rare plants. Opponents include community members who feel a connection with the deer, along with animals rights and hunting groups."
"Per the plan conceived by the Catalina Island Conservancy, professional hunters will shoot the island's non-native mule deer on the ground over four to five years. The conservancy, which owns and manages 88% of the island, says getting rid of the deer is necessary to bring back the island's unique plants - including the Catalina Island Mountain Mahogany, which may be the rarest tree in North America."
California Fish and Wildlife Department approved a permit allowing all of Catalina Island's mule deer to be shot and killed within five years. The Catalina Island Conservancy plans to use professional hunters to shoot the island's non-native mule deer on the ground over four to five years. The conservancy owns and manages 88% of the island and argues removal is necessary to restore unique plants, including the Catalina Island Mountain Mahogany, reduce wildfire risk, restore groundwater and support other species. The deer population grew from 10 introduced in 1930 to over 2,000. Opposition includes community members, animal-rights groups and hunters.
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