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Monday, August 24, 2009 6:08 PM CDT
LETTER: How high can fence go to stop hungry deer?

By GENE BAUER, Mattoon

So now we are faced with the divisive issue of how high our private fences may be.

As a concerned citizen, I have a question:

I cultivate a small garden on my adjoining vacant lot. Will I be permitted to erect a fence tall enough to keep out any hungry (or otherwise) deer?

Just asking--but for no special consideration.

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Rockin Rotty wrote on Aug 23, 2009 9:18 PM:

" Mr Bauer, if they're deemed terrorist deer, you might.

Then the city council would have form a committee, or do another survey, to form new rules on who'd get to use the "deer blinds" in order to protect one's self.

Personally, I just think Bambi is getting a bad rap, don't you?
LOL! "

Harry Potter wrote on Aug 24, 2009 10:17 AM:

" I may be wrong, but I believe Bauer was involved in the bank on the square fiasco a couple of years ago. For that reason alone, I don't think he has very much credibility when it comes to critiquing anything involving local government, especially spending decisions. "

father bob wrote on Aug 24, 2009 11:17 AM:

" By GENE BAUER, Mattoon

Just asking--but for no special consideration.""""

yeah.......right "

kamfong wrote on Aug 24, 2009 6:25 PM:

" Bauer probably has a salt lick in his yard anyway. "

Mama says wrote on Aug 24, 2009 8:14 PM:

" The committee formed would build a deer hospital with vets on duty, then there would be therapy to restore the deer.
Dieticians would be there, a salt lick in every room, and the list could be endless. hehehe. "

Responsible Party wrote on Aug 25, 2009 5:42 PM:

" Come one, folks. This deserves a serious answer.

Yes, you may erect a fence tall enough to keep the deer out of your garden...as long as all four sides are on the rear property line and you add 4-6 feet of barbed or concertina wire (said wire must be material designated specifically for fences).

This will keep out deer of airport terrorizing proportions. For larger or smaller deer, adjust the wire height. "

Responsible Party wrote on Aug 26, 2009 6:12 AM:

" Mama says wrote on Aug 24, 2009 8:14 PM:

" The committee formed would build a deer hospital with vets on duty, then there would be therapy to restore the deer.
Dieticians would be there, a salt lick in every room, and the list could be endless. hehehe. "

Hey, Mama...that is a great idea. The area needs a good dose of job opportunities. I never realized that the Mattoon council was so proactive. "