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Wednesday, June 16, 2004 Orono Weekly Times Propose deer removal authorizations Province helps reduce damage to crops by deer TORONTO - The Ontario government will help farmers reduce crop damage caused by deer by making removal permits permits more effective, Natural Resources Minister David Ramsay announced today. "Deer removal authorizations authorizations are one of the ways we can reduce crop damage in the parts of Ontario where deer populations are increasing," said Ramsay. "Increasing the effectiveness of these authorizations authorizations will improve farm productivity productivity and respond to farmers' farmers' needs. This is real, positive positive change that will contribute contribute to a stronger rural economy." Highlights of the proposed proposed changes include: • Expanding the time period during the year when removal permits can be used for antlerless deer. • Making deer harassment authorizations available to farmers in the spring when using removal permits is restricted to bucks only. • Allowing the farmer or agent to keep the deer carcass. carcass. • Allowing bucks to be taken year-round as long as antler growth exceeds three inches. inches. • Streamlining the reporting requirements for farmers. • Proactively issuing deer removal authorizations to farmers with high value crops or in locations where there is a high chance of imminent crop damage. • Implementing an appeal process for farmers. "The OFA would like to thank MNR for putting a process in place to deal with an issue that has been facing Ontario farmers for some time," said . Ron Bonnett, President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). "Many of the concerns concerns raised by the farm community community have been addressed in this draft policy." The ministry has posted the proposed changes on the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) registry for 30 days for public comment. Visit www.ene.gov.on.ca/envi- sion/env_reg/ebr/english/inde x.htm and enter EBR Registry Number PB04E3011. Written comments should be sent to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Wildlife Section, 300 Water St., Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 8M5. Phone (705) 755-1940; fax: (705) 755-1900. "We will continue working with the agricultural community, community, local deer advisory committees committees and other agencies and partners to find community- based, long-term solutions to issues associated with high deer populations," said Agriculture and Food Minister Steve Peters. Crop damage by deer has been an ongoing problem in eastern Ontario, where deer populations have increased due to factors such as mild winters and favourable habitat with plenty of natural food. 905-L- MORRIS FUNERAL CHAEEL tJR- SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 ALL FUNERAL SERVICES PREARRANGED AND/OR PREPAID BURIAL - CREMATION - TRANSFERS 'WHERE PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE IS IMPORTANT" FUNERAL DIRECTORS PAUL R. MORRIS DOUG R. RUTHERFORD. GARY M. CONWAY DEBRA I). KELLE11ER 905-623-5480 4 DIVISION ST.. BOWMANVILLE - AT QUEEN ST. à ■iiji A ■1:111 ; *1. ! lllil J 1 p !!!!!! liiil HI! ! lllil! iiffillliiii % lllil! Former NDP MPP Larry O'Connor (left), Bruce Rogers, current NDP Federal Candidate for the Clarington/Uxbridge/Scugog Riding (Centre) and former CBC host David Schatzky (right). Rodgers who has joined the Federal election campagn spend last weekend knocking knocking in doors in Uxbridge. Heart Stroke! Support the Heart and Stroke Foundation. 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