Deer committee can be effective if citizens work together

It’s no question that deer are a hot topic in Medical Lake.

Since I started working at the Free Press, I’ve heard Medical Lake residents complain about the deer that roam through the city. Folks get in an uproar about the damage these animals do to their property, as well as the potential danger they pose to the community — specifically children and dogs. The deer that roam the city tend to be docile, and are used to the presence of humans. However, I imagine that they would bite and kick anyone they see as a threat to themselves or their young, like other animals.

I’m not saying that there is...