The issue of large numbers of deer has impacted many communities, especially those containing large parks and forest land. To deal with the issue, some communities are considering options such as sharp-shooting and bow hunting to thin herds.
This is an issue in the community where I live, in the New York City suburbs near the Hudson River, where there are many state and county parks. One evening last month, I attended a public hearing of county officials about whether to allow bow hunting of deer in county parks.
The hall was packed, with a strong showing of county citizens opposed to bow hunting in the parks, where they said they often walk; as well as bow hunters, who are presently allowed to hunt in several surrounding counties and want to hunt in this one as well.
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