Catalina Island plans to eliminate nearly its entire nonnative deer population, saying the animals are damaging native plants and increasing wildfire risk. But residents, animal welfare advocates and hunters are pushing back as a legal fight unfolds. Critics say the deer should be relocated. But the Conservancy argues relocation isn’t a feasible option and wouldn’t solve the long-term problem. #travel #california #localnews
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Catalina Island plans to eliminate nearly its entire nonnative deer population, saying the animals are damaging native plants and increasing wildfire risk. But residents, animal welfare advocates and hunters are pushing back as a legal fight unfolds. Critics say the deer should be relocated. But the Conservancy argues relocation isn’t a feasible option and wouldn’t solve the long-term problem. #travel #california #localnews
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