Parks Canada to cull deer on historic Quebec island

Parks Canada plans to cull dozens of white-tailed deer on Grosse-Île, near Quebec City, citing threats to rare plants and safety risks for employees due to deer on the runway. Despite efforts to deter the deer, the population has grown to an unsustainable level, with 89 to 95 deer on an island that can only support eight. Critics, including the Montreal SPCA, advocate for non-lethal management strategies, while the government supports the cull to protect the historic site’s ecosystem.

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