According to the latest news in the Reading Eagle, the Game Commission did in fact call off a hunt to kill about a dozen deer at Charles Evans Cemetery that was to have taken place this past Wednesday and Thursday.
The reason cited for this decision was because of the public’s discovery of the hunt. The Game Commission stated that there will be another hunt and the public will not be told for safety reasons. They will use a special unit of professional sharpshooters who will use silencers to muffle any noise.
Charles Evans Cemetery had gotten a special deer-control permit from the Game Commission this month to hold this hunt because of the damage the herd has caused to the grounds of the cemetery.
I have received a number of messages wanting to know what they can do to stop this hunt. Since the cemetery and the Game Commission both are on the same side of this issue, I think it would be extremely difficult to change their minds.
Do I want to see this herd of deer killed? No. Deer can cause alot of damage to properties. And that appears to be the case with the cemetery. I just have to ask why wasn’t the Game Commission asked to get involved a long time ago when the herd was smaller and they could have been tranquilized and transferred to another location. One has to realize these deer would have to be relocated far away. If not, they would find their way back to the cemetery.
I know people are upset about this. If you feel so inclined, I would suggest you call the the cemetery and the Game Commission and share your thoughts. It would be wise to be polite in your conversations and tell them what you feel and why.
I know firsthand you may find it quite difficult to actually talk to an officer with the Game Commission. I have gone directly to their office to ask them to be on my tv program. Both times, no one was available to speak to me except the receptionist. And both times she was genuinely nice and appeared to be excited about the possibility of the Commission being on tv. And both times, not one officer ever called me. And both times I stressed my topic was not anti-hunting. I think they’re scared of the public’s perception of their organization. Why else would you turn down an opportunity to be on tv?
So I say, good luck to you if you call them and please let me know the outcome of it.