Deer control expert to Mt. Lebanon says culling still a possibility
Tony DeNicola will be coming back to speak with the Commission on June 22. Tony DeNicola, president of White Buffalo, Inc. is the one who told then Commissioner Linfante that the 2014 aerial survey was inaccurate and estimated that there are 400-600, and even over 600 deer in Mt. Lebanon (number varied depending on the source). I have not seen many deer for some time now. Certainly not 600 deer in 6.06 square miles, or even 400 deer.
Commissioner Kelly Fraasch, who pushed for surgical sterilization of deer, said DeNicola's numbers are estimates. One deer count, using an airplane and infrared cameras in 2013, put the population at more than 340. A count a year later showed fewer than 200.
“We have no idea how many deer there are in the municipality,” Fraasch said.
Click on the link to Mt. Lebanon that is on White Buffalo's website. You will see "Deer Doctor" Sandy Baker's photo. Her recommendations are listed on the pledge below.
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Elaine Gillen
P.O. Box 14873
Pittsburgh, PA 15234