Article: Deer Hunting Rules Eased; Montgomery Council Cites Crashes, Other Problems

Deer hunting in Montgomery County's more developed areas will soon be allowed under a bill unanimously approved yesterday by the Montgomery County Council.

Citing data that show there are at least 2,000 collisions involving deer on county roads each year, an increase in Lyme disease carried by deer ticks, and extensive crop and property damage inflicted by deer, the council's measure will allow managed hunts in more parts of the county even as it becomes more developed.

Deer present a complex problem for lawmakers. More development reduces the animals' natural habitat and drives them closer to populated areas to find food, where they can cause serious problems.

County Council Vice Chairman ...

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