A Plan to Eliminate All of Catalina Island’s Deer Is Sparking Controversy

A Plan to Eliminate All of Catalina Island’s Deer Is Sparking Controversy

Catalina Island’s deer have been part of the island long enough that most residents have never known it without them. The Catalina Island Conservancy, which manages most of the island’s land, says the deer are non-native and are damaging the habitat that native species depend on. Their position is that removing every deer from the island is the only way to restore it.

Not everyone agrees that zero deer is the answer. A coalition of residents, hunting groups, and conservation organizations is now contesting the permit the state issued to authorize the plan, arguing that a decision this permanent deserved a more thorough public process before it was approved.

In this episode, Ben Myhre, owner of Wildlife West, Inc. and a Catalina hunting guide since 1998, and Wendy Hernandez, founder of the Coalition to Save Catalina Island Deer, walk through what the conservancy is trying to accomplish, why opponents believe there is a better path, and what is now before the courts.

*Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

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