"Help us stop the slaughter of these beautiful animals" ----- I have lived in Cranbrook my hole life....I've lived in my current house for 17 years. The first 8 to 10 years there was no problems with the deer......but in the last 7-8 years the problem has grown. Every night and even through the day time, these "beautiful animals" make there rounds through my neighbourhood...destroying every plant, flowers and shrubs that they come upon. My yard has totally been destroyed......not only that.....I have been charged at and my dog (a min pin) has been attacked on numerous occasions in my yard and on our daily walks. There is a elementary school near by and as the kids walk to and from school they have to walk around the deer.....I can assure you that one day some little kid is going to be attacked. And when (not if) this happens, it will be YOUR fault.....I will make sure the parents and public realize this. eg: If you came into my yard and started to destroy it and charged at me or my little dog --- I would take a baseball bat to you-----but you say its okay for these "beautiful animals" to do this.....Not to mention the Cougars they are attracting......With my job I know and see the wildlife in the area...and in 30 years working, --- I have seen millions of deer and elk, hundreds and hundreds of bear....as for cougars, I've maybe seen 5 in 30 years ---THIS YEAR, I have seen 8 cougars in around town...why so many so close to town?---because of the deer!!!! -- Why not Cull these fricken varmets and use the meat to feed the needy...... Why don't you assholes mind your own business.......We have a problem here and want to solve it before someone gets killed. And if my dog gets killed --- I will come after you people. And if a little kid gets killed -- Their blood will be on your hands. So -- fuck off and mind your on business and let us solve this problem before something tragic happens. "beautiful animals" -- my ass. Yes when their out in the wild, they are ---- but these town deer are nothing but varmets. This is not to mention what they have done to our cemetery....you cant leave flowers for your loved ones, because they get destroyed within hour. I want to live in a safe community...not looking over my shoulders every-time I'm out in the yard or out for a walk. ps: When I was younger I worked at Burns meats in Calgary (1980-83) they killed 1400 pigs and 500 cows a day......I guess this is okay because they are not "beautiful animals" Do you eat beef or pork or even chickens of fish.???? YOU ARE A BUNCH OF HYPOCRITES