Nova Scotia town grapples with deer problem, considers contraceptives, cull
TRURO, N.S. — If you drive through the central Nova Scotia town of Truro, chances are you will encounter a deer or two — or maybe three or even more.
The town’s deer population has multiplied noticeably in recent years and officials are considering options including contraceptives and a cull in a bid to control the growing urban herd.
The deer have become common sights on downtown streets and in people’s gardens, to the point where a public information session is to be held Tuesday night at the local fire hall as part of consultations aimed at producing a long-term strategy.
“One of the basic questions we are asking is … do you think deer are a problem in town?” Truro’s chief administrator, Mike Dolter, said in a telephone interview Monday.