Deer Hunting in Tyler State Park Wednesday

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission have scheduled a one-day regulated deer hunt Wednesday in Tyler Park.

A one-day regulated deer hunt to manage the whitetail deer population will be held Wednesday at Tyler State Park. The purpose of the hunt is to manage the large deer population that is adversely affecting the natural habitat at the park, officials said. The large deer population is causing damage to shrubbery, wildflowers and other park vegetation, according to wildlife biologists, resulting in a severe reduction in the biological diversity of plant and animal species in the area. Furthermore, the amount of deer has also resulted in several auto accidents and damage to vegetation both in the park and surrounding property,  according to Northampton Township officials. To properly manage the deer herd, the Department of Conservation and …

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