Cherry Hill deer hunt plan raises
From: "AnimalConcerns.org"
Springdale Farms doesn't blame last year's dreadful growing season on the weather, insects, poor soil or bad seeds. Instead, a four-letter word says it all.
Deer.
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"It's appalling that the township is considering a hunt right in the heart of major roads and neighborhoods," said Stuart Chaifetz, an animal rights activist who created a group called Cherry Hill Animal Management Program to oppose the proposed hunt. "As soon as you start shooting deer they're going to run. What if they run into someone's house? They haven't thought this out."
The township wants to have the hunt before June, when crops begin to grow. Up to 10 retired Cherry Hill police officers would be permitted to hunt at a time, Platt said. They'd use buckshot, which only travels about 150 feet, and shoot from hunting stands whenever possible so their guns are directed downward. They wouldn't be allowed to hunt within 450 feet of any house, building or street and they'd provide their own ammunition, guns and equipment, Platt said.
Full story:
http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060330/NEWS01/603300389/1006
Informant: Blue Ridge Mama
Springdale Farms doesn't blame last year's dreadful growing season on the weather, insects, poor soil or bad seeds. Instead, a four-letter word says it all.
Deer.
...
"It's appalling that the township is considering a hunt right in the heart of major roads and neighborhoods," said Stuart Chaifetz, an animal rights activist who created a group called Cherry Hill Animal Management Program to oppose the proposed hunt. "As soon as you start shooting deer they're going to run. What if they run into someone's house? They haven't thought this out."
The township wants to have the hunt before June, when crops begin to grow. Up to 10 retired Cherry Hill police officers would be permitted to hunt at a time, Platt said. They'd use buckshot, which only travels about 150 feet, and shoot from hunting stands whenever possible so their guns are directed downward. They wouldn't be allowed to hunt within 450 feet of any house, building or street and they'd provide their own ammunition, guns and equipment, Platt said.
Full story:
http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060330/NEWS01/603300389/1006
Informant: Blue Ridge Mama
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