Saddle River Deer management failure

[BCsaw]

Years go by as Saddle River mayor, Albert Kurpis, kicks "deer population control" down the road.

The residents voted largely supporting a non lethal management plan.

State Dept. of Environmental Protection spokesman Bob Considine previously said that there is no blanket

non-lethal plan and

non-lethal management is done on a case-by-case review of research proprosals.

Fish and Game Council authorizes community based deer management plans.

Considine says, " there has so far not been a plan that did not include a lethal component to reduce deer population.

Former Councilwoman Corinne Kerner duped the residents by withholding key facts.

Saddle River community image and free sterilization will not reduce deer numbers.

[TroutandBucks]

what a surprise that it failed! LOL 

[Haskell_Hunter]

There's a house on the corner of E. Allendale and Chestnut Ridge Road that puts feed out for the animals.  On the commute home I see flocks of turkey and at least a dozen deer on that property munching away.  I'm hoping I can bag a nice one with my truck during my commute and throw it in the bed of the truck.

 

I think what Saddle River is going to quickly find out is that where the deer are, the yotes will soon be.  If they think the deer are a problem, wait until they start seeing packs of yotes cruising around town eating their pets.

Edited March 9, 2017 by Haskell_Hunter

[jakesbeard]

...but but but the Sierra club told me there was a soy based pixie dust solution to this!

[BCsaw]

A Saddle River gardener already had an experience with a coyote.

Note: The last Ordinance change in Saddle River took resident firearm predator control out of their hands.

[Tarhunt]

There's a house on the corner of E. Allendale and Chestnut Ridge Road that puts feed out for the animals.  On the commute home I see flocks of turkey and at least a dozen deer on that property munching away.  I'm hoping I can bag a nice one with my truck during my commute and throw it in the bed of the truck.

 

I think what Saddle River is going to quickly find out is that where the deer are, the yotes will soon be.  If they think the deer are a problem, wait until they start seeing packs of yotes cruising around town eating their pets.

I know that house. I pass it on my way to Wood Cliff Lake. I've seen some nice deer in that area.

[stratocaster]

Years go by as Saddle River mayor, Albert Kurpis, kicks "deer population control" down the road.

The residents voted largely supporting a non lethal management plan.

State Dept. of Environmental Protection spokesman Bob Considine previously said that there is no blanket

non-lethal plan and

non-lethal management is done on a case-by-case review of research proprosals.

Fish and Game Council authorizes community based deer management plans.

Considine says, " there has so far not been a plan that did not include a lethal component to reduce deer population.

Former Councilwoman Corinne Kerner duped the residents by withholding key facts.

Saddle River community image and free sterilization will not reduce deer numbers.

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Nope she did not dope them, they believed what they wanted to.  The created a reality that deer could be managed "humanely".  That area is chock full of nuts and they are reaping what they sow.  Until someone gets seriously injured or killed by a collision with one of these wood rats they won't do anything.   

[stratocaster]

A Saddle River gardener already had an experience with a coyote.

Note: The last Ordinance change in Saddle River took resident firearm predator control out of their hands.

Yes, because guns are the problem, don't you get it.  Gee, I guess you aren't into groupthink.  

[Rusty]

Yes, because guns are the problem, don't you get it.  Gee, I guess you aren't into groupthink.  

 

[BCsaw]

Yes, because guns are the problem, don't you get it. Gee, I guess you aren't into groupthink.

Back in time...

 

Officials: Coyote In Attack On Saddle River Man Tests Positive For Rabies

April 8, 2015 7:03 PM Officials have confirmed the coyote who attacked a man in Saddle River earlier this week tested positive for rabies.

"Saddle River Acting Mayor Dr. Al Kurpis",

police Chief Timothy McWilliams and other local officials called an emergency meeting Wednesday to address the development and issue guidelines to residents.

On Monday, John Zeug reported to police that he was attacked by a coyote outside his home.

The 77-year-old, of the Twin Brooks area, said he was gardening in his yard when the coyote attacked.

“I finished that section and was crossing the drive, and boom!” Zeug said. “He got me in the back of the leg.”

Officials: Coyote In Attack On Saddle River Man Tests Positive For Rabies

He was able to escape and was taken to an area hospital for treatment, Saddle River police said.

Zeug suffered three puncture wounds to his leg. The attack from behind happened during the day after he yelled at the coyote – actually a female – whose dead pups were found under Zeug’s cabin.

Officials said due to the suspected exposure to rabies, Zeug immediately started rabies post-exposure vaccination.

The state Health Department said it is only the sixth coyote identified as rabid in the last 25 years, WCBS 880’s Peter Haskell reported.

TYCO Animal Control and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife had been notified and responded to the scene along with local officers, police said. The coyote had been spotted in the woods and was killed, police said.

Officials said the Saddle River Police Department and Department of Fish, Game and Wildlife are searching for the coyote’s mate and any other possible offspring.

Now that the coyote has tested positive for rabies, officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and said no small children or pets should be left unattended outdoors. All pet owners are being urged to keep their animals up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations as well.

Officials said all mammals are susceptible to rabies, which occurs naturally and is well established in the area. The Department of Health is reminding residents to stay away from all wildlife, especially if an animal is acting sick or unusually friendly.

Police said Zeug’s neighbor’s yellow Labrador retriever had also been attacked by the same coyote this past weekend. The incidents are considered strange, because coyotes are nocturnal. Workers in the area had earlier reported seeing the coyote several times Monday acting aggressively toward other dogs, police said.

[Joeybeets]

Who really cares? This would be backyard trophy hunting zero skills required. They can keep their pesticide feed deer and turkeys. What a joke...

[stratocaster]

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I was being sarcastic.

[Rusty]

I was being sarcastic.

 

I know, I was supporting your statement.  

Edited March 10, 2017 by Rusty

[Bucksnbows]

I have two clients on the Saddle River in Saddle River. Both properties are overrun with deer and with coyotes. The town needs to allow archery hunting. Not really many safe places for gun hunting, but plenty for archery. I found three coyote killed deer on one of the properties last month.

 

 

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[strikerII]

There's a house on the corner of E. Allendale and Chestnut Ridge Road that puts feed out for the animals.  On the commute home I see flocks of turkey and at least a dozen deer on that property munching away.  I'm hoping I can bag a nice one with my truck during my commute and throw it in the bed of the truck.

 

I think what Saddle River is going to quickly find out is that where the deer are, the yotes will soon be.  If they think the deer are a problem, wait until they start seeing packs of yotes cruising around town eating their pets.

Already happened. Several years ago, 3 dogs were killed by coyotes in Upper Saddle River, they were roaming all over and still are.I worked in Woodcliff Lake and saw several yotes over the years running around.