CLARK COUNTY, Ind. (WAVE) – A wildlife reduction operation is planned to start on Monday in Clarksville.
According to a statement from New Albany Mayor Jeff Gahan, Clarksville officials have announced a planned wildlife reduction operation at Origin Park in Clark County.
Gahan’s statement says that the operation will involve the shooting and eradication of deer during overnight hours from Monday, Feb. 23, until Friday, Feb. 27.
Officials say that suppressed gunfire may be heard during the operation, and that deer and their remains will be processed at the park.
“Out of concern for the public as well as the wildlife population, we want the public to be informed about this activity and gunfire in Origin Park in Clark County,” said Mayor Gahan.
Clarksville officials also say that Emery Crossing and McCollough Pike may be closed at times for safety reasons.
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