I guess I should don a flamesuit, because I think the DNR was right to order their destruction and the homeowner was wrong to collar them without contacting DNR and finding out whether it was appropriate or not.
Mostly, he was creating a neighborhood nuisance and traffic hazard for years to come. Wild animals that lose their fear of man raise offspring that likewise do not fear man. Pretty soon you’ve got a herd of deer that create traffic hazards and mob pedestrians looking for a handout of stale bread.
I agree with you Valpall. I can’t believe this is Free Republic. These were wild deer, being domesticated with the potential to become more of a problem as the years go on. I remember the article a year ago or so, about a lady feeding bears in her backyard. There was a consensus that the police were right to cite her for creating a nuisance. Same theory here, and more people are killed by deer than bears. Deer 132 per year vs. less than 1 per year on average by bears. And yes I know the deer deaths are auto accidents, but domesticating the deer will make them more likely to hang around populated areas.
Same applies to people. MN attracts lazy ne’er-do-wells from neighboring states with our generous welfare.
Fortunately, the welfare crowd don’t often run in front of my car.
Deer are like squirrels in this area. (they are everywhere-I’ve hit several in this area) Treating them like pets signed their death warrants, but I also don’t think the way the cops or DNR handled this was wise at all.