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Old 11-18-2004 | 06:54 PM
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davidhardegree
 
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Default National News About Deer Problem

Did you see Peter Jennings on ABC News talk about deer and car collisions. They had some fella saying that the last thing he would think about is an animal being out in the middle of the road when your driving at 65 miles an hour. Heck, that would be my main concern. Get this, this genious was driving through "deer valley" or "deer canyon" where ever that is.

The reporter said that the increase in the number of accidents is to be expected when man moves to these remote regions in deer habitats. They mentioned that this is the mating season and that the deer will be more active. But, was it mentioned that this mating is what causes the problem? No. One way was mentioned to solve the problem. Put up fences. It was said that this would cost the tax payers $200,000+. Not very feasible is it?

It was never mentioned that hunters could play an important role. As a matter of fact, the sport of hunting was never mentioned. This not only would be an acceptible method of animal control, it would not cost the tax payers a dime. Unless, of coarse, the tax payers are buying hunting license. Why do these people fail to acknowledge what we enjoy as a popular sport and way of life. I know it wouldn't change what has already been reported, but I'm thinking about writing ABC and voicing my opinion.
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