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5 days agoNantucket Locals Deal With More Visitors: 5 Key Takeaways on Booming Off-Season Population
The ACK Deer Management Project aims to reduce the deer population through hunting and provide venison to alleviate food insecurity, with the potential to supply 75,000 meals. The large deer population is causing ecological strain, spreading diseases, and leading to frequent collisions on the island's roads. Wildlife officials recognize the necessity of expanding the deer harvest to manage ecosystems effectively and support the community.
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