Snapshot Report post Posted April 4, 2014 I wonder if these guys would help us with the soon to be, "Swelling Wolf population" New York SWAT called upon to terminate surging deer population 4/04/14 | by Brent McCluskey 59 67 A New York SWAT team has been called upon to terminate North Tonawanda’s swelling deer population. The bait-and-shoot program was first initiated in 2004 and was active all the way through 2008. The four-man SWAT team killed 231 deer within that time period, but the animals’ resurgence has demanded the program return once again, Niagara Gazette reports. Residents have lodged many complaints to the council, claiming the rampant deer have caused property damage. The animals have also been the cause of dozens of vehicle accidents. The use of birth control was considered as an alternative, but at a cost of nearly $1,000 per sterilization, the council decided to reinstate the bait-and-shoot program instead. “We’re not starting anything radical,” said Third Ward Alderman Eric Zadzilka. “We’re resuming what we did in the past. We were hearing a lot more complaints from residents in the last two years about property damage. That’s what precipitated bringing this back.” The SWAT team will hunt from October through March and all usable meat taken from the deer will be donated to the Food Bank of Western New York, according to Mayor Rob Ortt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted April 5, 2014 WHAT thats crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az_shooter Report post Posted April 5, 2014 At least it's going to a food bank, I wonder if they took it too seriously and wore all their swat gear and stuff while shooting deer. Could you imagine being in the woods and walking up on a swat team throwing flash bangs and smoke grenades at a heard of deer while they shoot the heck out of them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wdenike Report post Posted April 5, 2014 What is sad. Is They talk about drugging the deer with complete disregard for the for any side effects it may have for the people that consume and enjoy venison. Stupid arses would never think of lowering non resident fees, extending seasons, and higher bag limits. They probably need about 200 more game wardens with new trucks to protect them deer though. While the swat teams try to exterminate the deer. ROFLMAO!!! Take care, Willie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted April 6, 2014 What is sad. Is They talk about drugging the deer with complete disregard for the for any side effects it may have for the people that consume and enjoy venison. Stupid arses would never think of lowering non resident fees, extending seasons, and higher bag limits. They probably need about 200 more game wardens with new trucks to protect them deer though. While the swat teams try to exterminate the deer. ROFLMAO!!! Take care, Willie Exactly. I wouldn't mind helping them to thin the herd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
