Tag: MassWildlife
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Massachusetts’ Deer Dilemma: Island Overpopulation Meets Outdated Hunting Laws
Massachusetts is grappling with a deer problem on its famous islands, and it’s forcing the state to rethink long-held hunting traditions. On Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, white-tailed deer have multiplied unchecked for decades, pushing densities far beyond what biologists consider sustainable. Nantucket is commonly cited at 60+ deer per square mile, with some state estimates…