 Oh, with deer season around the corner, students from Bemidji State are counting the deer. This research helps the city keep up with deer management and certain trends within the deer population. Everything seemed to be going well until a resident got upset when she spotted the team. She says they were the reason there were poached deer in the neighborhood. This is the fifth year for the surveys, but the first time they are in zone four near Lake Irving. It's good to base your management plans on science, and that's what we're trying to do. It's great for the students. They get a chance to come out and see lots of deer, hopefully, or in some cases, hopefully not. Last night the team saw 41 deer, and they'll continue their research tomorrow night. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.