Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:30:02 EST
From: Bprentice2
Subject: Re: Eat more deer

Doug -

This is the most sensible piece of advice anyone has given on the Chatlist in months… on any topic.

It absolutely drives me crazy when people are raising free-range chickens and trying to grow organic vegetables yet are against hunting deer – as you said, free-range, organic, and there for the taking. The state gives you, for a $25 fee, SIX DEER TAGS! That’s a lot of protein for pretty darn cheap. And if you cannot find six deer in Chatham county looking to get shot, you just must  not be looking. I have that many in my back yard most nights when I get home…  munching on my fescue.

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:15:34 EST
From: Bprentice2
Subject: Re: Deer in Chatham County

Sherri – I think the line you wrote (below) is backwards, or inside-out, or something.

As the  surrounding counties develop more, the deer move to where they can find  land to roam.

Deer don’t really “roam” all that much. On my little 10 acre plot, I have about a half-dozen deer that rarely leave. There is no need to. Deer move to find safety, and to get food and water. They want some thick brush or woods to bed down in, and some good grass, mast (nuts and fruit), and tender shoots  to browse on, a bit of water, and they’re happy. If they can get all that in a small space, they’re not moving.

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Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:59:05 +0000
From: Meg Miller
Subject: Briar Chapel deer ruining a way of life

My mother in law has helped to support her family for decades now selling flowers and vegetables at the area farmers markets.  Her mother was one of the original vendors at the “old” Carrboro market.

My daughter helps as the fourth generation selling on Sats. with her Aunt and Grandma.

But that may be the end of the line.

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