The Ann Arbor City Council is again looking for ways to control its deer population. The proposal is getting push back from the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
A resolution directs City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. to develop recommendations regarding a deer management program. The city pursued a program several years ago that included culling. It became very controversial.
City Council member Lisa Disch is one of the new resolution’s co-sponsors.
“It is a proposal to study how the city can participate in a regional effort at deer management. I have literally, honestly, heard only positives in my inbox on this.”
But after our conversation, HSHV President and CEO Tanya Hilgendorf sent a letter to Council members, opposing the resolution. She worries a regional approach could focus on deer killing, instead of non-violent ways to control the population.
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