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January 03, 2012
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Sharpshooters Considered for Rock Creek Park Deer Problem

January 11, 2012 -- Sharpshooters and euthanasia are among the options the National Park Service is considering to control the deer population in Rock Creek Park.

Over the past decade, that population has grown in size at an unmanageable rate, creating a problem for more than just drivers. Read the full story to get the details.

"They're eating everything. They're eating plants that are native to the ground, so those native plants are no longer there, new invasive species that aren't native are taking their place."

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