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Publication 360, Fruit Production
Recommendations: Deer Control
Excerpt from Publication 360, Fruit Production
Recommendations, 2010-11
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- Deer removal permit program
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Deer Control
Deer removal permit program
A permit is required to shoot deer in defense of property.
Contact the local Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) office for an
evaluation and action plan. Action depends on the severity of damage,
the level of previous control attempts and a reasonable expectation
of problem deer control. The MNR area supervisor or enforcement supervisor
issues permits to farmers or their agents. Take these steps to request
a permit:
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File a written report, reflecting the extent of
damage in percentage of crop loss and associated dollar value. The
evaluator must consider the damage to be economically significant.
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Demonstrate that you have made reasonable attempts
to control deer by modified farm management practices. Show that
you permit licensed deer hunters on the property during open season,
if any. Document this information and keep it with the deer removal
permit file.
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Ensure appropriate arrangements for the disposal
of the carcass(es).
For more information:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
Local: (519) 826-4047
E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
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