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Article: Dogs running deer a concern to Conservation Officers.
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- M2 Presswire
- Article date:
- February 9, 2000
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M2 PRESSWIRE-9 February 2000-BC MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, LANDS AND PARKS: Dogs running deer a concern to Conservation Officers (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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NELSON -- The Conservation Officer Service of the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks is encountering numerous instances of dogs chasing deer or harassing wildlife. Pet owners must be responsible for the actions of their animals. Dogs found chasing deer and other wildlife can and will be destroyed.
Across the region and province, snow conditions drive deer into valleys searching for food. At this time of year, deer and other wildlife are considerably weaker than a well-fed, household ...