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Parma's Deer Culling Cuts Accidents by 77%

9/2/2025

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Parma, Ohio, culled 367 deer over two years to improve public safety and reduce accidents.
The city will request 200 permits for the upcoming fall-winter program as part of a five-year plan.
Deer-related vehicle accidents dropped from 83 to 19, showing the culling program's effectiveness.
Last year, 348 residents participated in venison pickup.
The program's effectiveness will be reassessed at the end of the five-year plan.

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Story summary

Parma, Ohio, culled 367 deer over two years to improve public safety and reduce accidents.
The city will request 200 permits for the upcoming fall-winter program as part of a five-year plan.
Deer-related vehicle accidents dropped from 83 to 19, showing the culling program's effectiveness.
Last year, 348 residents participated in venison pickup.
The program's effectiveness will be reassessed at the end of the five-year plan.