“They Swapped Helicopters for Mercenaries… How Is This Better for Catalina’s Deer?
This video discusses the Catalina Island Conservancy's renewed plan to eradicate mule deer, this time using ground-based "mercenaries" instead of helicopters. CRPA's Legislative Director, Rick Travis, joins Kevin Small to analyze the situation, critique the Conservancy's methods and claims about fire hazards, and highlight opposition from Supervisor Janice Hahn and LA County Fire. The discussion covers the scientific validity of the plan, ethical hunting versus eradication, and calls for public action to stop the program. It also touches on past eradication efforts and potential political and environmental ramifications.












