Nick Derico, natural resources manager for the Mill Creek MetroParks, told about 70 people attending Monday’s MetroParks Board meeting that he is proposing the park board carry out a deer removal program under the Ohio Department of Natural Resource Division of Wildlife. One part would be “controlled hunting” and would involve hunting at “select MetroParks… Continue Reading Mill Creek Park deer plan shot down
The Natural Resources Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks will meet on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the Education Building – Classroom A, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield.
Based upon current survey data regarding overall deer densities, ecosystem health, and public input the MetroParks is recommending the implementation of a facility-based management program to manage white-tailed deer populations on MetroParks properties. This program would employ a combination of proven options based on current scientific research and best management practices approved by the Ohio… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Shares Management Recommendations to Address White-tailed Deer Population
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, March 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The agenda will be available on the website after 2:00 p.m. on the day of… Continue Reading Notice of March Board Meeting
Mill Creek MetroParks has completed a survey of the deer population in Mill Creek Park and its other properties and has found that it is 19 times higher than the “carrying capacity of the land.” Nick Derico, MetroParks natural resources manager, said having an average of 387 white-tailed deer per square mile in the park… Continue Reading Data on Mill Creek Park deer under fire
Mill Creek MetroParks’ deer numbers are wrong, Mickey Drabison of Youngstown said. He led a group of people on a walk in Mill Creek Park on Feb. 19 to look at the deer population after they heard MetroParks officials talk about overpopulation of deer. The group plans another walk today. He said the reason for… Continue Reading Deer count is overestimated, wildlife watcher argues
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Mill Creek MetroParks is seeking the public’s input to help with the deer population within the MetroParks. According to data released by the parks, Mill Creek is averaging 387 deer per square mile. The recommended population density is 10 to 20 deer per square mile. Yellow Creek Park in Struthers averages the most deer per… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks seeking public assistance in deer population issue
Mill Creek MetroParks recently completed survey efforts to identify the deer population within all MetroParks owned or managed properties. Results of that survey were shared with the public at the Board of Park Commissioners on Monday, February 13, 2023. Infrared aerial deer photography identified a deer population within the MetroParks that is more than nineteen… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Shares Results of Deer Population Survey & Seeks Input
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Monday night the Board of Park Commissioners for Mill Creek MetroParks met to discuss the area’s growing white-tailed deer population. During a special presentation, the park’s natural resource manager laid out problems the area is facing because it is beyond the sustainable number of deer. Some experts think that the population… Continue Reading Albino deer signal problem in park’s growing deer population