Am I the only one who thinks there are other ways to solve a problem without first grabbing a gun?
There are deer on the runway of Monroe's busiest airport. OK, that might be a problem for the one or two guys who fly in or out every once in a while. May I see the report with statistics regarding how many planes crashed while running into deer on the runway at Monroe Municipal Airport or how many times the airport needed to close down because of deer on the runway?
Sarcasm aside, this problem hardly seems to merit the shooting of high-powered rifles toward the vacinity of a municipal park, Forest Prairie Park! Where, on any given day, there could be people walking their dogs, or families cross country skiing, snowshoeing, bird watching, or just plain out for a relaxing walk. The park was donated to all the people of the area by the generosity of Dr. Bauman and others. Shouldn't we be able to feel safe on our afternoon walk?
Besides, there are alternatives to grabbing the gun! Be creative - think outside the box. My dog and I could keep the deer off your runway, as could other dogs. Other communities have dealt with this problem this way.
Charleston Air Force Base uses dogs to keep wildlife off their runway, as do Southwest Florida International Airport and Daytona Beach Airport. Border collies also are being used at Dover Air Force Base in Deleware. Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas just concluded a year-long pilot program with the dogs to control birds and deer, and reported good results.
Why not try it? It might not be the "macho" thing to do, but this has nothing to do with being "macho" does it? Or does it?
Those who donated the park expected it to be used as a place of respite, of peace and quiet. I'm certain Dr Bauman would be chagrined if he knew we couldn't walk in this park without fear of being shot. If you want the park to be safe for you and your family, call your alderperson now to discuss more reasonable alternatives to this problem.
There are deer on the runway of Monroe's busiest airport. OK, that might be a problem for the one or two guys who fly in or out every once in a while. May I see the report with statistics regarding how many planes crashed while running into deer on the runway at Monroe Municipal Airport or how many times the airport needed to close down because of deer on the runway?
Sarcasm aside, this problem hardly seems to merit the shooting of high-powered rifles toward the vacinity of a municipal park, Forest Prairie Park! Where, on any given day, there could be people walking their dogs, or families cross country skiing, snowshoeing, bird watching, or just plain out for a relaxing walk. The park was donated to all the people of the area by the generosity of Dr. Bauman and others. Shouldn't we be able to feel safe on our afternoon walk?
Besides, there are alternatives to grabbing the gun! Be creative - think outside the box. My dog and I could keep the deer off your runway, as could other dogs. Other communities have dealt with this problem this way.
Charleston Air Force Base uses dogs to keep wildlife off their runway, as do Southwest Florida International Airport and Daytona Beach Airport. Border collies also are being used at Dover Air Force Base in Deleware. Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas just concluded a year-long pilot program with the dogs to control birds and deer, and reported good results.
Why not try it? It might not be the "macho" thing to do, but this has nothing to do with being "macho" does it? Or does it?
Those who donated the park expected it to be used as a place of respite, of peace and quiet. I'm certain Dr Bauman would be chagrined if he knew we couldn't walk in this park without fear of being shot. If you want the park to be safe for you and your family, call your alderperson now to discuss more reasonable alternatives to this problem.
