Public Feedback Survey: Urban Deer Management in Stellarton
The Town of Stellarton has developed the following survey as part of the management of urban deer in Stellarton. Thank you for taking your time in filling out this survey, your feedback is important to us.
1. Do you feel that the deer population in Stellarton is a problem? If yes, please continue. If no, please skip to question 4.
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Yes
No
2. How serious do you think the deer population in Stellarton is?
Not Serious
1
2
3
4
Very Serious
5
1 is Not Serious, 5 is Very Serious
3. Which of the following best describes your primary cause for concern?
Ticks/Lyme Disease
Deer may attract other wildlife and predators (such as coyotes)
Damage to landscaping/property/gardens/ornamental plants
Damage to agricultural crops
Vehicle/deer collisions
Aggressive behaviour towards people or pets
Other
4. Do you own property or reside in the Town of Stellarton? If yes, please continue. If no, please skip to question 13.
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Yes
No
5. Please indicate the street address of your property or residence.
6. Have you seen deer on your property in the last 12 months?
Yes
No
7. How many deer would you typically see on your property at a given time?
1 to 2
3 to 5
6 to 10
More than 10
8. How often do you see deer on your property?
More than once a day
Once a day
Several times a week
Several times a month
Less than once a month
9. Have the deer been aggressive to you, your pets, or others?
Yes
No
10. Have deer caused damage to your property? If yes, please continue. If no, please skip to question 13.
Yes
No
11. How have deer damaged your property? Select all that apply.
Lawn damage
Flowers, ornamental shrubs or plants
Vegetable gardens
Fruit trees
Crops
Other
12. Please provide an estimated value of the damage to your property in the past year.
13. Have you been involved in a motor vehicle collision with a deer in the Town of Stellarton jurisdiction in the past 5 years?
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Yes
No
14. If you answered yes to question 13, please provide an estimated value of the vehicle repair/replacement costs.
15. Do you agree that deer population management should be a priority for the Town of Stellarton when allocating budget funds and resources?
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Strongly Disagree
1
2
3
4
Strongly Agree
5
1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
16. Please indicate if you are in support of or opposed to the Town incorporating the following population control measures in its Deer Population Management Strategy:
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Strongly Opposed
Opposed
Unsure
Support
Strongly Support
Feeding Ban
Controlled Hunt
Sharpshooting
Trap and Euthanasia
Trap and Translocate
Fertility Control
Surgical Sterilization
Gardening Techniques
Fencing
Repellents
Deer Deterrence
Supplemental Feeding
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