Deer Problems Discussed

Some residents in Fort Frances are looking for a solution to an increased presence of deer in the community.

About twenty property owners were at town council last night for a Ministry of Natural Resources presentation on the reasons behind deer being seen in town.

Helen Crook calls the damage caused by the animals a horrible problem.

"What can we do?," asked Crook. "We really need better bylaws. We need to have higher fences. We need some help. It's causing us endless amounts of trouble."

The town has a ban on the public feeding of deer, but the MNR says its going to take a couple of severe winters to help reduce the herds.