Bowhunting Deer Management Plan on Hold in Rye

After hearing from a Westchester County expert and many residents on a proposal to use bowhunting to manage the burgeoning deer population the city council has decided they need more information and discussion before they take action on that plan at this time. 

Mayor French provided the following update on April 29: 

 The increasing deer population across our region remains a growing problem.  The City continues to review the situation and explore potential options for a deer management pilot program.  The proposed bow-hunting program being used and advocated by the Westchester Audubon Society for culling deer herds will not be brought forward for Council action as a joint pilot program with the Jay Heritage Center and the Westchester County Marshlands.  Much more information, education and discussion is required before any decisions are made.