Part 2: The Shine

2022-03-02

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Episode DescriptionAnyone living on the East End has likely witnessed the consequences of deer overpopulation on human life. But arguably no one understands the gravity of this issue quite like those who work directly with these animals. In the second episode of Deer Humans, I speak with two wildlife rescuers whose paths crossed one day under unimaginable circumstances. These passionate rescuers, who act as fierce defenders of their four-legged friends, help to uncover some sinister secrets surrounding deer management on the East End. And when it comes...

Episode Description

Anyone living on the East End has likely witnessed the consequences of deer overpopulation on human life. But arguably no one understands the gravity of this issue quite like those who work directly with these animals. In the second episode of Deer Humans, I speak with two wildlife rescuers whose paths crossed one day under unimaginable circumstances. These passionate rescuers, who act as fierce defenders of their four-legged friends, help to uncover some sinister secrets surrounding deer management on the East End. And when it comes to exposing the ugly truth, they’re not holding back.

Show Notes

All music in this episode is courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions.

Sources referenced in this episode:

Democrat & Chronicle: New N.Y. rules irk wildlife rehabilitators

Animal Legal & Historical Center: EVELYN ALEXANDER WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER INC. and Virginia Frati, Petitioners, v. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, Respondent.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Chronic Wasting Disease

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Chronic Wasting Disease - CWD in Animals

Guests featured in this episode (in order of appearance):

Dell Cullum, Adrienne Gillespie, Jane Gill

Organizations to support:

Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center

Wildlife Rescue of East Hampton, Inc. - Call their toll-free wildlife rescue hotline - 844-SAV-WILD (844-728-9453)

Further learning:

Wildlife education events at Marders Nursery

Dell’s Website

Why you need wildlife corridors and how to make them

Nature at home: creating your own wildlife garden