Solon puts off action to thin city's deer population

Solon deer, courtesy Cleveland Plain Dealer

SOLON, Ohio -- Members of a Solon City Council committee agreed Wednesday to put off any action to reduce the city's deer population until later this year…

…The bulk of those in the crowd attending the meeting opposed the city's plan to kill deer…more

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?"

…more

Grab Your Crossbow? Solon Considers Hunting Program to Manage Deer

Under the old deer management contract with White Buffalo Inc., it cost the city about $200 or $300 per deer...more