Because state sanctions against hunting have been eased, Deersdale Preserve has experienced an influx of hunters in the last several months  During this time, the silvertail fox, a popular target for hunters, has seen a marked decrease in population
Ttherefore, to prevent the population of silvertail fox-an important apex predator responsible for keeping the Deersdale County's rabbit population in check-from falling even lower, the state should once again place strict sanctions against hunting
Many rabbits in the Deersdale Preserve recently have become carriers of a virus that destroys the livers of carnivorous animals.