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Deer are destroying British Columbia's island ecosystems. Indigenous hunting could be the solution

A study finds Indigenous-led hunting is the most cost-effective method to reduce deer populations and restore rare Garry oak ecosystems, supporting cultural practices and food sovereignty.

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WhisperingOaksPhotography // Shutterstock   The Gulf Islands around Vancouver Island are beautiful — full of lakes and sheltered bays, and dotted with meadows and deer grazing along the road. At first glance, most walking through these islands would believe what they see is natural and healthy — but the environment is actually “highly degraded,” Tara Martin, professor in the department of forest and conservation sciences at the University of Bri…

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Deer are destroying British Columbia's island ecosystems. Indigenous hunting could be the solution

The Narwhal reports deer overpopulation is degrading British Columbia's Gulf Islands ecosystems; Indigenous hunting offers a sustainable solution.

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InsideNoVA.com broke the news in on Friday, December 12, 2025.
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