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Science Proves Immunocontraception Worthless |
After a five-year study, Dr. Larry Katz, head of the Department of Animal
Science at Rutgers University's Cook College, has condemned immunocontraception
as "an absolutely absurd, ridiculous and biologically unworkable method of
controlling deer." His study showed that "deer herds are much
too large and far-ranging to be reduced appreciably by immunocontraception."
In the September issue of WLFA's Update, it was reported that New Jersey and New
York might soon be experimenting with immunocontraception. ...science has
proven what sportsmen have known for a long time - immunocontraception is not a
solution to controlling deer populations.
Editor: Deer immunocontraception was philosophically promoted and financially supported by the Humane Society of the US and monitored by DEP in Mumford Cove for about 4-5 years now. Mumford Cove is next to Bluff Point Coastal Reserve where DEP has had a serious deer reduction program, using public and lately DEP controlled hunts, for over a decade. The biological and historical importance of MC and BP efforts is the contrast (immuno v. hunting). Throughout CT, many deer infected towns have been watching the results and the findings are a significant loss for HSUS. The results are now in - other CT towns will logically have to adopt hunting as the ONLY reasonable solution to deer overpopulation. DEP has significant scientific data, the town has issued press releases, and DEP has a preliminary scientific article in their Wildlife publication recently released. More DEP data will be forthcoming we are assured.
Special Controlled Deer Hunt @ Mumford Cove (Groton) Hunters Needed!
Dear Sportsmen:
14 September 2000
The Mumford Cove (MC) Community in Groton recently voted to conduct a controlled deer hunt on community-owned lands in an effort to significantly reduce a large deer herd. This hunt will be conducted in cooperation with the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection and may include some state-owned land adjacent to MC, which also has a large deer herd. The hunt will be designed to safely and efficiently reduce the deer herd that uses MC. This will be an opportunity for sportsmen to assist a community in reducing a local deer herd. If you are interested in assisting MC residents and would like to participate in this deer management program complete and mail in this form immediately.
Thank you,
Mumford Cove Wildlife Management Committee CT Deer Management Program
Hunter Requirements
1) Shotguns with scopes, recurve or compound bows
2) Pass shooting proficiency test (Oct 15)
Gun: (9 inch circle at 40 yards)
Bow: (9 inch circle at 20 yards)
3) Attend 10 minute interview with Mumford Cove Wildlife Management Committee (Oct 15)
4) Be able to hunt from a tree stand
5) Attend a pre-hunt meeting
6) Hunters are encouraged to apply and hunt as groups due to limited parking
7) Possess valid firearms license or archery permit
Hunt framework
1) Hunt from tree stands only
2) Shotgun and archery hunting permitted
3) Several hunt periods of 2 days each between Nov 15 and Dee 5
4) Replacement antlerless tags or controlled hunt permits will be available
5) Controlled hunt permits will be issued for shotgun hunters and replacement tags will be available for both shotgun and archery hunters.
If you are interested, complete the information below and return to: Groton Controlled Hunts - 2000 Franklin WMA, 391 Route 32, North Franklin, CT 06254
Hunter Participation Form
1st Name _____________________________________________________________
Mailing address___________________ Town ___________________
Zip _______ Phone number: ____________________________
When can you hunt(circle all that apply): Weekdays Weekends Mornings Evenings
Which Method (circle all that apply): Shotgun Archery
2nd Name ____________________________________________________________
Mailing address___________________ Town ___________________
Zip _______ Phone number: ____________________________
When can you hunt(circle all that apply): Weekdays Weekends Mornings Evenings
Which Method (circle all that apply): Shotgun Archery
3rd Name ___________________________________________________________
Mailing address____________________ Town __________________
Zip _______ Phone number: ____________________________
When can you hunt(circle all that apply): Weekdays Weekends Mornings Evenings
Which Method (circle all that apply): Shotgun Archery