A couple of deer pictured grazing on a lawn in Truro on Oct. 5. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle contentCOLCHESTER COUNTY – Colchester County council has officially passed a bylaw that prohibits feeding deer in the community.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThere was a unanimous vote on the decision at their Sept. 25 meeting.Article contentArticle content“Feeding of deer has been identified as one of the contributing factors to the growing population in urban areas,” said Devin Trefry, Colchester’s research policy and community engagement officer.Article contentArticle content“The increased population has contributed to motor vehicle collisions, damage to gardens and property, and health concerns such as Lyme disease resulting from an increase in ticks.”Article contentAs mentioned in previous meetings, the province recommended introducing the bylaw so that the county might be able to carry out a managed deer hunt in the future.Article contentThe first step of enforcement with the bylaw would be a letter, explaining what it is and why it exists. Future infractions after that point could result in a fine ranging from $50 to $1,000.Article content“Our hope is that awareness of the bylaw and education on why feeding deer is not healthy for the deer or the community, will effectively address most infractions,” confirmed Trefry in an email to the Truro News on Oct. 1.Article content“If education and warnings cease to be effective, and sufficient evidence has been compiled, repeat offenders will be issued a fine. Our hope, however, is that it won’t ever get to that stage.”Article content
Colchester passes deer feeding bylaw
