As of 5:29 PM, the Stop the deer culling petition has 3,213 supporters.
The Trib reports Divisive deer plan sparks protest in Mt. Lebanon
And from the folks at the Post-Gazette, who claim we have THOUSANDS of deer in Mt. Lebanon, comes this fine example of accurate reporting. Mt. Lebanon commission, residents debate deer culling I think I am going to cancel my subscription to the Post-Gazette.
A podcast of last night's commission is available on my website, lebocitizens.com.
Commissioner Fraasch has a call to action on her blog, A Call to Action! Contact the PA Game Commission and State Representatives
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Fake KDKA News (@Fake_KDKA)Deer issue disturbing warning to Mt. Lebanon residents: pic.twitter.com/wuPNHftabK
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Killing deer in Mt. Lebanon is a controversial issue. Despite protests from residents and a petition, it appears the plan is moving forward.
Do you support the plan?
So far 232 comments. Most of them are negative comments about the horrible, rich snobs of Mt. Lebanon who don't like deer poop. Thank you, Commissioners.
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Killing deer in Mt. Lebanon is a controversial issue. Despite protests from residents and a petition, it appears the plan is moving forward.
Do you support the plan?
So far 232 comments. Most of them are negative comments about the horrible, rich snobs of Mt. Lebanon who don't like deer poop. Thank you, Commissioners.
Trap-and-Euthanize Deer Cull to Begin in Mt. Lebanon On NPR:
The city of Mt. Lebanon did implement a sharp-shooting program in place from 2006-2008, but Linfante said it was discontinued over safety concerns among her fellow commissioners, many of which she believes are imagined.As for what is on the Municipal website as of February 12, 2015 at 12:30 PM: The bogus deer incident report still shows my reported incident of August 20, 2014. I asked for it to be removed during Citizen Comments and acting president Kelly Fraasch said that someone would contact me. No one has. The approved list of killing sites has not been updated. No mention of Twin Hills Park or the Conservation District.
The Almanac February 12, 2015 Mt. Lebanon to expand deer cull despite protests
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What a shame to hear about the controversy about lowering the deer population in Mt. Lebanon.
How inhumane and cruel it would be to lure animals into a pen to kill them for an exorbitant fee. The easier solution would be to lure them into that same pen, then into a truck, and move them to an area where the population of deer is not a problem.
Mt. Lebanon's deer culling will be a savage slaughter
February 13, 2015 12:00 AM
Regarding “Mt. Lebanon Deer Culling Debated” (Feb. 11): Years ago, as an Upper St. Clair resident, I opposed the culling of deer by the Pennsylvania Game Commission to no avail. It took place in the woods behind my home, now known as Boyce Mayview Park, where I daily walked my dogs.
It ruined our peaceful walks, encouraged poachers (who killed a rare albino deer and left it to rot!) and didn’t stop gardens from being eaten or cars colliding with deer.
I find it interesting that a Mt. Lebanon resident stated that 37 years ago she didn’t have deer in her backyard (or deer poop, which seems to be her main concern). That’s because the community wasn’t overdeveloped then, as every community with deer problems needs to recognize.
Drivers need to be cautious; I’m sure speeding is a factor in many collisions.
The deer are very intelligent, adapting to having their environment taken from them by suburbanites.
Every resident in favor of Mt. Lebanon’s savage slaughter should have to personally shoot the deer. I wonder how many could watch the fear and panic in those beautiful creatures’ eyes and pull the trigger? Over poop and flowers! Ah ... the human ego.
By the way, I am a master gardener. Fences, repellents and proper plant selection sure beat violence and guns.
LYNNE LUCCHINO
Bethel Park
As of February 14, 2015 at 2:03 AM, the Stop the deer culling! petition has 3,604 supporters.
The Post-Gazette editorial board has taken a stand. February 14, 2015 12:00 AM Deer kill: Mt. Lebanon leaders should cancel the slaughter
Since the game commission must decide whether to approve this plan, there’s hope it will tell Mt. Lebanon game over, do something else. We say live and let live, and learn to plant flowers and shrubs that the deer will ignore.