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Ramsey County performs a yearly aerial survey of deer within selected portions of the county <br />during the winter months as the snow cover makes spotting deer easier. Aerial surveys are a <br />relatively inexpensive and easy way to survey deer populations. As of the 2011 aerial survey, <br />1115 deer were counted. However, this is an underestimated number of deer currently in Ramsey <br />County communities, as not all areas of the county are surveyed. <br />Once the numbers of deer are known, a deer reduction plan can be established. There are two <br />methods of deer reduction currently used: an archery hunt coordinated with the help of Metro <br />Bow Hunters, and a special hunt using contracted sharp shooters. <br />51Page <br />