New York officials want hunters to take more female deer as the population surges and crashes into cars rise, according to Spectrum News. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing changes to boost antlerless deer harvests.
Biologists say deer numbers are growing fast, contributing to roughly 70,000 vehicle collisions a year and damaging forests. Too many deer also strain food supplies, leaving herds weaker and more vulnerable to disease.
The plan would loosen permit rules, expand special hunting seasons, and offer incentives like earning a second buck tag after harvesting a doe. Some conservation leaders support the idea but warn it may not fit every region. Public comments remain open through May 17.
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