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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW A Q & A with Schneider interim director Scott Malbaurn ... Four & Twenty Blackbirds Bakery takes flight to new roost ... Inner Peace: You can change your self by reworking your ego ... A Q & A with Schneider interim director Scott Malbaurn ... Four & Twenty Blackbirds Bakery takes flight to new roost ... Inner Peace: You can change your self by reworking your ego ... LOCAL TAKE Deer attacks: Should city take a harder line? Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Sep. 22, 2014 at 6:03 PM Posted Sep. 22, 2014 at 6:03 PM » RELATED CONTENT • Was what CIA did after 9/11 appropriate? • Should tax on market vendors apply retroactively? • What's the right amount to tip? • Will plastic bag ban affect you? • What's your favorite part of Lithia Park? • Are you concerned or doing anything about climate change? » Social News What's the issue? Deer are more than a common sight in Ashland, where a lack of predators has allowed the local deer population to balloon. Even if many die during the winter, more fawns will survive in the spring without the natural predation seen in the wild. In the spring, deer can become quite violent to protect their young and can become more aggressive in the fall as their breeding season approaches. They also are more aggressive simply because they are accustomed to seeing people and have no fear of them. In June, local resident Amy Flemley was attacked and injured by a deer in her backyard, with the deer's hooves inflicting numerous cuts on Flemley's arms, legs and head.  What's been done After she was attacked, Flemley asked the City Council for a program to sterilize the deer in town or place them on contraceptives in order to control the population. Such programs have been discussed by the city in the past, but were determined to be too expensive and ineffective. Flemley returned to the City Council on Sept. 16 to ask them to discuss a program that educates Ashland residents about the dangers deer can pose. The topic was placed on that night's agenda, but councilors ran out of time for the topic. The item will move to the agenda for the council's Oct. 7 meeting.  What you can do Wireless Deer Fence, a deer repellent company, has some suggestions on how to prevent attacks. Avoiding a situation by keeping your distance is the best prevention. Deer are very territorial during the mating season, so retreating makes an attack less likely than if you were to stand your ground or advance. If all else fails, they suggest making yourself look as big as possible and by shouting to possibly scare the deer away. If you are attacked, the company stresses protecting your head, face and neck however you can. They also say people who find themselves under attack should to try to grab the deer's antlers or front legs if possible. Again, avoiding deer in the first place is the best option. — Reporting and photos by Ian Hand To see comments on the issue from local residents, click on their photos, above. DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Sep. 22, 2014 at 6:03 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501