MCK in discussions over deer cull assistance

The MCK has been in collaborative discussions concerning targeted Deer Culls planned for the Monteregie and the island of Montreal. The Culls are aimed at addressing the challenges associated with deer overpopulation in areas heavily impacted in the region. These Culls are controlled, restricted hunts, conducted solely by certified wildlife management experts equipped with specialized air rifles or rifles with silencers, for efficient and safe harvesting. Ratsisahiens David Diabo on the cull:

“There’s been discussions happening with the different municipalities that have been organizing deer culls and part of the discussions are how Kahnawake might play a part in these initiatives and the organization of – I think there’s 4 that are being organized – and we’re currently speaking to at least two of the organizers of the cull that are going to happen fairly soon”

The initiative focuses on responsible wildlife management to mitigate the effects of overpopulation, including habitat degradation and the spread of disease. Technician Dennis Diabo on the background of discussions that started in 2022 and benefits for Kahnawakeronon:

“We had these talks with the municipality of Longueil because that was the most, the one that people are aware of because of all the court cases and the protests trying to stop that deer cull, anyway, it went on. We also had discussions with the representatives from the city of Montreal for the 2 parks that are on the east end of Montreal, those deer culls are going to happen. We also had discussions with the director of CPAC, he is charge of the deer cull that will take place in Boucherville, Ile de Boucherville and Mont Bruno areas. Those culls are also going to happen.”

In 2022, Council initiated discussions with the Provincial Ministry of Flora, Fauna and Parks to ensure that Kahnawake benefits from the Culls, including the provision of venison, hides, and antlers.