The CRD's Regional Deer Management Strategy moves on Oak Bay

DISTRICT OF OAK BAY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MEETING JUNE 12TH, 2013 AT 7:00PM

RE. REGIONAL DEER MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

Responses have been requested by the Capital Regional District on the following ten requests which are to be considered by Council at the Meeting:

1. Support region pursuing fencing subsidies from senior governments for agricultural operations

2. Work with region on public education regarding use of repellent

3. Provide input on dealing with aggressive deer

4. Support region pursuing changes to public hunting regulations

5. Support region’s efforts to enhance First Nation’s harvest

6. Advise whether the District wishes to pursue capture and euthanize approach to population reduction

7. Review road signage, speed limits and consider refinements

8. Partner with CRD to expand public education

9. Track deer related complaints and circumstances where the District is contacted

10. Formalize participation via membership on a Regional Deer Management Strategy oversight committee