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Post by greghopper on Aug 11, 2016 20:11:17 GMT -5
Eagle Creek Park considers another hunt to control deer population Nearly two years after the first controversial deer hunt at Eagle Creek Park, the park is considering another one this fall. In 2014 and early 2015, the Wounded Warriors and USDA sharpshooters harvested 249 deer, but park administrators say the population is still too high. They say it's hurting the park's ecosystem and increasing the risk for drivers. Some wildlife experts say a healthy population would be no more than 73 deer for the entire park. A count last spring estimated 553 deer. The park does not need the City-County Council to sign off, but it would need to follow DNR rules and give public notice. www.wthr.com/article/eagle-creek-park-considers-another-hunt-to-control-deer-population
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Post by arlowe13 on Aug 11, 2016 21:00:51 GMT -5
Want some good entertainment? Read the comments on the story on Facebook...
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Post by scrobertson on Aug 12, 2016 20:53:00 GMT -5
What facebook page?
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Post by arlowe13 on Aug 12, 2016 20:58:35 GMT -5
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Aug 12, 2016 21:52:42 GMT -5
Will they go through the DNR site for signups?
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Post by cindy on Aug 13, 2016 7:32:36 GMT -5
My friend Ron lives in Brownsburg, passes it twice a day to and from work. He sees some huge bucks there. When we visit him he always takes us there to see some dandy bucks and lots of does. Back 10yrs ago or more there was a HUGE non-typical there that hung out near the dam and could be seen often from I-74
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