However, it may not be as efficient as sharpshooting, as trapping is more labor intensive and can be more expensive. The trap and dispatch option can be most effective in areas where other option cannot feasibly be employed or where individual deer are identified as the problem. In cases where this option may be used on private property, it would be the responsibility of the resident requesting the removal to obtain permission from all adjoining neighbors to approve the removal request, then the City would follow through with setting the trap and removing the deer. Sharpshooting Sharpshooting has been used in Bloomington since 1991. It is an effective method of population control in areas where hunting is not feasible.
Safety is a primary consideration.
Specific areas that may be appropriate for this method will be identified and reviewed by the police department for safety. This method can be implemented through private contractor or through volunteers trained under the program. Any option or combination of options for deer removal, must include monitoring options. Deer populations in areas adjacent to Burnsville are also high and growing, and deer do not observe artificial boundaries. Therefore, monitoring is required to determine when population stability is achieved.