Gun, Bow Hunting Allowed in Avon Lake?
Meeting Thursday night is first to discuss amendments to city's current "no hunting" law to allow gun, bow hunting.
Draft legislation expected to be discussed at a meeting Thursday, Nov. 15, would allow deer hunting by firearm in 2013-14 if the legislation is approved. The ordinance is part of the city’s deer management program. The legislation, drafted by Councilman Rob James, proposes that Ordinance 618.12, which currently prohibits hunting with firearms or “other weapons” in Avon Lake be amended. The draft says by the end of 2013-14, the director of public safety, the position currently held by the acting mayor, can declare hunting season of white-tailed deer by ODNR employees. Click here to see proposed draft ordinance The ordinance allows the Safety Director to develop and implement a deer management plan directing the Avon Lake Police Department …
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Kristen LePrevost
11:04 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012
I don't have an opinion the how they deal with the problem but it IS a serious problem...I live in AL with a creek behind my house...I come closing to hitting dear while driving at least a few times a week...it's a very real and dangerous problem. Also many of the deer don't seem very healthy so obviously the overcrowding is a huge problem for the animals as well. more ›