Example Deer Management Plan Includes Bow Hunting

The plan* includes both nonlethal and lethal methods of managing deer, specifically regulated hunting by crossbow and traditional bow-and-arrow…more

* See list of plants that are unpalatable to deer, beginning on page 15 of the plan referred to in this article

Councilman Russo: Deer Culling 'Misstatements' Won't be Tolerated at Safety Meetings

Solon Councilor Bill Russo on right

Russo also said that during public comment at safety committee meetings, residents will not be allowed to raise the issue of deer contraception because he said deer contraception is illegal according to the Ohio Administrative Code except during a scientific study.

"It is not allowed in the state of Ohio,

so that will not be a topic of discussion at future meetings," Russo said.

"Anyone who chooses to go down that path will be asked to sit down."

But the other members of the committee, councilmen Ed Kraus and Rick Bell, said they believe residents should have the opportunity to speak freely during a public forum…more