Police wrapping up urban deer count in Helena

HELENA — One of the draws of living in Montana is our wildlife. From Carroll College to the Capitol, Helena is home to numerous wild animals.

“You don't realize how much wildlife is in town and how active it is until you get out at night when it's quiet and still,” said urban wildlife officer Sean McCarthy.

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The Helena police urban wildlife officers are wrapping up their annual urban deer count.

The city started conducting the deer count back in 2008 to manage Helena’s deer population better.

Officers go out at night, shining spotlights in yards and alleyways, along a predetermined route to count the animals

Evan Charney, MTN News

“The algorithm that we use determines the consistency or accuracy of what we're counting,”