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News Items & Blog Posts about Tega Cay wildlife


Tega Cay looking to sterilize up to 200 deer
After two years of deer overrunning Tega Cay, city leaders are going to address the problem at the level of reproduction. Starting this...

Caroline Bowyer, Queen City News
Aug 20, 2024


Tega Cay leaders give update on how many deer were killed as part of population control program
Data shows Tega Cay has spent about $42,000 to kill fewer than 40 deer as part of its wildlife management program.

Kia Murray
Jun 25, 2024


Fawn Season
Dear Neighbors, As spring unfolds and nature reawakens, it's a beautiful time to enjoy the outdoors. However, amidst the blossoming...

Mary Ickert
Apr 26, 2024


Tega Cay officials continue work on deer population with new community survey
Tega Cay neighbors were sent a 22-question survey to manage the city’s deer population.

Shaquira Speaks, Queen City News
Apr 10, 2024


Tega Cay leaders vote to sharpshoot 80 deer by March
Officials for the city of 13,000 people plan to reduce the deer population by 80 deer with a sharpshooter.

Shaquira Speaks, Queen City News
Dec 19, 2023


The buck stops here: Tega Cay will start culling 'out of control' deer, and using birth control
Tega Cay, South Carolina has long been attractive to people looking to escape the city and live alongside nature.
Nick de la Canal, NFAE
Dec 19, 2023


Tega Cay Leaders Continue To Weigh Options To Deal With Deer Overpopulation Issue
Debate continues in Tega Cay over what to do about the city’s growing deer population.

Marvin Beach, WCCB Charlotte
Nov 21, 2023


Wildlife nonprofit presents other option for controlling deer pop. in Tega Cay
Tega Cay Wildlife Conservation Society presents another option to sharp shooting called PZP.
CN2
Nov 1, 2023


Tega Cay city leaders moving forward with plan to sharpshoot deer
Scott Shirley said the city is moving forward with the sharpshooter plan with one contractor and a team of two to three shooters.

Austin Walker, WCNC Charlotte
Jul 13, 2023
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