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Vt. Hunters Harvested 13,850 Deer in 2012

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Vermont hunters harvested 13,850 deer in 2012.

According to a press release, the total harvest for all four seasons increased in 2012 by 14% from the previous year's harvest.

"There are going to be fluctuations in the deer harvest from year to year based on the severity of the previous winter, food availability, and deer density," said Mark Scott, director of wildlife for the Fish & Wildlife Department.  "We anticipate those fluctuations in harvest and try to manage for a healthy and stable deer herd; to keep the fluctuations small rather than seeing big booms and crashes."  

Vermont Fish and Wildlife says all harvest totals are subject to recount, which may result in small changes in harvest totals in the final report due in March.

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