B.C. deer eradication initiative sparks controversy
January 2, 2024
A contentious initiative by Parks Canada to eradicate invasive European fallow deer from British Columbia’s Sidney Island is facing criticism. The first phase of the plan, conducted by three marksmen from the U.S. and New Zealand on a helicopter, resulted in the killing of 84 deer between Dec. 1 and Dec. 11. However, the cost of the operation surpassed $800,000, placing the cost per deer at around $10,000.