Wildlife Survey Coming to Colts Neck Residents

Colts Neck Township is looking to its residents for information about the local wildlife.

A survey will be circulated throughout the township in July, according to a news release.

Township Committeeman and Chair of the local wildlife committee Tom Orgo said, "A Township-wide survey is the best method for understanding the concerns and thoughts of all residents regarding the variety of wildlife issues that affect the community."

In March, a proposed amendment to the township's hunting laws garnered controversy. The amendment would have set bow and arrow hunting 150 feet from an occupied dwelling, rather than its current 450 feet. The amendment was tabled.

A Wildlife Management Committee was created last year, previously called the Deer Management Committee.

The survey seeks resident opinions on wildlife issues, including Colts Neck's deer population and what the public thinks would be effective means of control, according to the release.

Tell us in the comments: How would you control the growing deer population in Colts Neck?