Deer Overrun Forces City to Act | Roanoke News

Deer are turning local businesses into snack bars, sparking a petition for city action as deer numbers surge. While the city relies on January culling, it’s eyeing an urban archery program to tackle the problem sooner — but police warn hunters are scarce. To fill the gap, they’re seeking approval to deploy six to eight officers with suppressed rifles. The mayor’s plan? Combine all three tactics — but both new programs need state approval, with archery possibly delayed until next year, while police rifle use could start this fall. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a64cae4969c7f238