I know in Fayetteville NY, they had bait stations and sharp shooters take down a huge number of deer. They were doing it because of:
1. Deer car collision
2. Deer browse on landscapes
3. Most importantly from what I heard is to help reduce the tick population
The tick population here is incredible. Walk through the woods and expect to pick at least 20 ticks off your pants.
The lack of deer sighting truly reflects how successful(I use that term loosely) they were in reducing the population.
Used to be I could guarantee I would get a deer in my hunting spot. Now, I'm happy to see one.
