April 2011 Archives

Wednesday, April 27, 2011, during the entombment of Gov. William Donald Schaefer at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens the Timonium /Cockeysville area will experience traffic congestion. Read the Full Alert

There are thousands of reasons why living in Northern Baltimore County is so rewarding - from the people you see every day to the businesses that you patronize to the beautiful surroundings - we're truly blessed.

 

One of the areas that require constant managing and monitoring is the wildlife. This includes the beautiful Loch Raven Reservoir, the rolling hills of horse country and the wooded acreage that surrounds most of our neighborhoods.

 

As the population of certain species continues to grow, we're faced with some difficult questions and challenges. Specifically, what's the humane answer to a burgeoning deer population that causes millions of dollars of damage every year to residents and county property?

 

If you read this blog, you'll know that I recently posted a question about managed deer hunts in county parks. We're still gathering the results, but I wanted to take some time to discuss this initiative.

 

I'm sure you know someone who unfortunately ran into a deer, you might have experienced this first hand. What was once a problem that existed in less densely populated areas is now commonplace on busy thoroughfares like York Road!

 

It's an undeniable fact of life where we live that the deer population continues to grow, and impacts everyone - from the cost of repairing an automobile to fixing plants, trees and shrubs damaged by hungry deer.

 

Allowing managed hunts in county parks would benefit everyone involved, including the wildlife. Here are a few points to consider:

 

·         Reduced deer population means less auto accidents and injury.

·         Less deer also mean a reduction of deer ticks that carry Lyme Disease.

·         A controlled population reduces the threat of deer starving to death in the winter.

·         Money used to repair county property could be used elsewhere.

 

I'll continue to investigate this option of allowing managed hunting in our county parks. As always, I urge you to contact me about this, or any other matter, through email or my Facebook page.

Greatly increased deer populations over recent years in Baltimore County are causing significant forest damage in several County parks and recreation areas as well as posing increased risks of traffic accidents. Do you support or oppose managed hunts in County parks to control the deer population?

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Please vote at www.friendsoftoddhuff.com

Greatly increased deer populations over recent years in Baltimore County are causing significant forest damage in several County parks and recreation areas as well as posing increased risks of traffic accidents. Do you support or oppose managed hunts in County parks to control the deer population?

Support
Oppose
Not Sure

Vote at http://www.friendsoftoddhuff.org/