Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Contentious Deer Culling Proposal Heads for Solon Council Showdown


…During a contentious safety and public properties committee meeting Wednesday, a number of residents spoke out against the program. No one spoke in favor of the pilot program…
Councilmen Rick Bell, Edward Kraus and William Russo look on while residents speak about deer culling

…Ward 6 Councilman Edward Kraus voted against sending the proposal to council last week. While he says Solon will require a comprehensive deer management program, he has doubts about bow hunting.

He said other surrounding communities that use bow hunting are more rural than Solon, which has a more urban character

"My concern is the 
safety of bow hunting," Kraus said.

"When you bow hunt,
if you miss,
what happens?"

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