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Kimberley’s plan was drafted after observing operations conducted in Helena, Mont., where a trap and cull system began in 2008. That program set up clover traps and netting at residential properties where owners reported problem deer. If a deer was trapped, agents would collapse the trap, secure the deer, use a bolt gun on the animal and then remove the carcass on a sled....The city also launched an education campaign to teach residents about ways to discourage deer encroachment — like appropriate landscaping that uses deer-resistant plants, shrubs and repellents as well as fencing options — or feeding the animals. These articles have been reviewed for relevance and content. Some links to the original article may no longer be active. Related News and Information | More Urban Deer News by State |