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• <br />• <br />• <br />only means the deer herd is more concentrated in that location compared to other areas of <br />the city where traffic amounts and speeds are similar, but fewer or no deer collisions <br />occur. <br />Vehicle v. deer collision data was analyzed from 2002 — 2011. The below graph suggests <br />a downward trend in the number of collisions over the period analyzed. <br />Lino Lakes Police Department - Car v. Deer Collisions 2002 - 2011 <br />0 2002 2003 i2 <br />20051200612 <br />007 '2008 '2009 '2010'2011 <br />Year <br />Anoka County Records Management System <br /># of <br />Collisions <br />Limitations of review: <br />Without an aerial survey, it's difficult to estimate the actual number of deer in specific <br />parcels throughout Lino Lakes. Our collision data holds limited value in this review and <br />does not accurately estimate the deer population. The fact that there is few or no vehicle <br />v. deer crashes in a particular area doesn't mean the deer herd isn't large. For instance, <br />West Bald Eagle Blvd. and the West Oaks Edition likely hold a large deer population <br />similar to the estimation made by Ramsey County Parks (56 deer in their park just south <br />of the Lino Lakes border in 2011) . However, because of low speed limits and roadway <br />design, there are very few vehicle v. deer collisions. <br />Implementation of Population Control Strategies: <br />If the city determines a need exists for further deer population control, a few options can <br />be reviewed. <br />• Modify the existing firearm ordinance to allow limited firearm deer hunting in <br />portions of the city. <br />