Deer Controversy Ohio
March 8th, 2006 by Administrator
Deer Controversy Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor
OAKWOOD, Ohio — Some people living in Oakwood said the city’s recent deer controversy has put neighbor against neighbor.
On Monday night, Oakwood city leaders heard comments from people against a proposal to allow licensed homeowners to hunt and kill deer with bows and arrows.
Those opposed to the proposal said the plan does not address the reality of hunting. They said thinning out the deer population should not be done in Oakwood and should be done in the Metro park where the deer are coming from.
Residents who suppor the proposed plan said deer are destroying their property.
The proposal would require residents to first have a state permit and then an Oakwood permit. Only residents with lots of land would be considered and the homeowners must have a license to kill deer with a bow and arrow or hire a professional.
No decision was made during the meeting on the proposal, but city leaders expect to vote at a later date.