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Syracuse Launches Winter Deer Management Initiative to Reduce Risks

1/4/2025

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Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has unveiled a deer management initiative set to kick off on January 6, led by USDA wildlife managers. This winter program aims to tackle the growing deer population, reducing the risk of deer-vehicle collisions and the spread of Lyme Disease. A pilot "trap and euthanize" program is planned for 2025 on private properties, with funding from Onondaga County.

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Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has unveiled a deer management initiative set to kick off on January 6, led by USDA wildlife managers. This winter program aims to tackle the growing deer population, reducing the risk of deer-vehicle collisions and the spread of Lyme Disease. A pilot "trap and euthanize" program is planned for 2025 on private properties, with funding from Onondaga County.