Wildlife

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• Chimney Swifts

  How you can help chimney swifts.

• The Alliance for Fish and Wildlife

  Information on the Recovering America's Wildlife Act and the Alliance for America's Fish and Wildlife.

• Avian Influenza

  Update and information about avian influenza and testing of dead birds.

• Living with Black Bears

  Take steps to keep black bears wild and avoid attracting them near your home.

• Black Bear Agricultural Damage

  Program for dealing with damage to crops, livestock, and apiaries caused by black bears.

• CT Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp

  Information on the Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp.

• Herd Reduction Options

  Explore different management options for reducing urban deer herds.

• Non-lethal Management Options

  A review of non-lethal management options for urban deer populations.

• References and Suggested Readings

  A list of references and suggested reading on urban deer management.

• Consequences of Deer Overabundance

  A review of consequences caused by high deer populations.

• Examples of Local Deer Reduction Efforts by Municipalities

  Learn about deer reduction efforts undertaken in Connecticut towns.

• Examples of Special Deer Reduction Programs in Connecticut

  Cooperative deer hunts have been designed specifically for communities and conservation organizations to reduce deer populations while addressing safety concerns of residents.

• Facts About White-tailed Deer and Deer Management

  Learn some important facts about deer and deer management in Connecticut.

• Developing an Urban Deer Management Plan

  Recommendations for developing an urban deer management plan.

• Introduction

  Following the passage of the Deer Management Act in 1974, Connecticut established a limited, conservative hunting season to allow for use of the deer resource and for continued population growth.