Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Oh Deer

KC Star, Oct 8, page A4

There has been a running story regarding the deer population in Shawnee Mission Park. Sharpshooters have been hired to conduct a controlled hunt to reduce the herd. The article quoted an estimate of 200 deer per sq. mile currently...the goal is to reduce the population to 50 per sq. mile.

This past week while stepping outside I noticed a deer in the backyard of the neighbor across the street. It looked up to stare at me and then continued to graze. Mentioning this to another neighbor corroborated what seems to be an increase in deer sightings in the City. Apparently this is happening on the Eastside as well. Bubba and me routinely see deer on our run "around the block", especially on Roberts Road. Water and cover are what they seek...in addition to choice vegetation. Any deer sightings by your hangout?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

ALL THE TIME.... early morning around 6:30a and evening at 5:30 at the Westside/Barry entrance. The apple trees are their favorite hang out.