posted by Joe Polk at 10:00 AM /
Mt. Lebanon Municipality has rescheduled the public meeting on deer management that was originally planned for Wednesday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building Commission Chamber. The meeting date needed to be changed because of schedule conflicts among key participants.
The new date for the deer management meeting is Wednesday, September 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building Commission Chamber.
Last year at Mt. Lebanon's request, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducted a study that confirmed the number of deer in Mt. Lebanon exceeded the community’s “carrying capacity.” Mt. Lebanon contracted with the USDA for a controlled hunt conducted by certified sharpshooters, and the herd was reduced.
The public is invited to hear a discussion of the USDA's final report on last year's program and the agency's recommendations for deer management in the coming season. Craig Swope of the USDA will be present at the meeting. Following his presentation, Mt. Lebanon Commissioners will hear public comment.
The USDA’s final report will be posted on www.mtlebanon.org on Tuesday, September 5. For further information, contact Public Works Director Tom Kelly, at 412-343-3869.
Update from Mt. Lebanon Municipality: Mt. Lebanon residents are invited to comment on the municipality’s deer management program at a public meeting to be held 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Commission Chamber of the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road.
Last year, at Mt. Lebanon’s request, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducted a study that concluded that the number of deer in the community exceeded the local “carrying capacity.” Mt. Lebanon then contracted with the USDA to reduce the size of the herd using certified USDA sharpshooters.
At the September 26 meeting, Craig Swope of the USDA will discuss the agency’s final report on last year’s program and make recommendations.
A public comment session will follow. Commissioners hope to hear from residents who were satisfied with last season’s effort, as well as from residents who have concerns or wish to suggest ways in which the deer management program might be improved. In the interest of time, comments will be limited to five minutes per speaker. The USDA report is posted at www.mtlebanon.org.
The new date for the deer management meeting is Wednesday, September 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building Commission Chamber.
Last year at Mt. Lebanon's request, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducted a study that confirmed the number of deer in Mt. Lebanon exceeded the community’s “carrying capacity.” Mt. Lebanon contracted with the USDA for a controlled hunt conducted by certified sharpshooters, and the herd was reduced.
The public is invited to hear a discussion of the USDA's final report on last year's program and the agency's recommendations for deer management in the coming season. Craig Swope of the USDA will be present at the meeting. Following his presentation, Mt. Lebanon Commissioners will hear public comment.
The USDA’s final report will be posted on www.mtlebanon.org on Tuesday, September 5. For further information, contact Public Works Director Tom Kelly, at 412-343-3869.
Update from Mt. Lebanon Municipality: Mt. Lebanon residents are invited to comment on the municipality’s deer management program at a public meeting to be held 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Commission Chamber of the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road.
Last year, at Mt. Lebanon’s request, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducted a study that concluded that the number of deer in the community exceeded the local “carrying capacity.” Mt. Lebanon then contracted with the USDA to reduce the size of the herd using certified USDA sharpshooters.
At the September 26 meeting, Craig Swope of the USDA will discuss the agency’s final report on last year’s program and make recommendations.
A public comment session will follow. Commissioners hope to hear from residents who were satisfied with last season’s effort, as well as from residents who have concerns or wish to suggest ways in which the deer management program might be improved. In the interest of time, comments will be limited to five minutes per speaker. The USDA report is posted at www.mtlebanon.org.
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