Arlington County, Virginia, deer management plan should include archery hunting

“AWLA states that “that hunting deer can negatively impact other animals such as snakes, salamanders, amphibians, and many invertebrates.” Not true. All the evidence, including numerous peer-reviewed scientific studies, shows the exact opposite: Deer overpopulation has devastating effects on the songbirds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and other creatures that depend upon the understory habitat that overpopulations of deer destroy.” — Arlington County Forestry and Natural Resources Commission

In Episode 375 of District of Conservation, Gabriella analyzes two stories. First, the Department of Education’s latest policy defunding school archery and hunting programs using the “Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.” Second, the brewing Arlington County deer war over whether or not to manage this Northern Virginia town’s overpopulated deer population.

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EP 558: Oppose Oregon IP28 (AKA the PEACE Act) – District of Conservation

In Episode 558 of District of Conservation, Gabriella lays out the case against Oregon IP 28 – or the PEACE Act – that would ban lawful animal uses including hunting, fishing, farming, trapping, and even pet ownership. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESINDEPENDENT WOMEN: Cruel Oregon Ballot Initiative Would Harm Conservation, Agriculture