Git them varmints

The white deer attractant powder has resurfaced in Twin Hills Park. This is just in time for the deer killing again, which is starting September 16, 2017. Deer Management Archery Program FAQs Unfortunately for the hunter, the hunter assigned to Twin Hills Park can be cited.

Under Pennsylvania law, it generally is unlawful to hunt in or around any area where artificial or natural bait, hay, grain, fruit, nut, salt, chemical, mineral or other food – including their residues – are used or have been used within the past 30 days as an enticement to lure game or wildlife.

It doesn't matter if the hunter placed the deer attractant there.

Hunting over bait is a summary offense punishable by a $150 to $300 fine.
But like many violations of the state’s Game and Wildlife Code, one violation might mean others are present, too, Grohol said.
For instance, if someone hunting illegally through the use of bait kills a deer in that area, he or she not only would be charged with hunting over bait, but for unlawfully taking the deer – a charge punishable by up to an $800 fine and a month in jail, he said. There would also be a minimum $800 replacement cost for the deer, and if the deer was classified a trophy buck, the replacement cost would be $5,000, he said.

If attractant is found, the law requires the area be closed to hunting for 30 days after the bait and all residue is removed. But here in Mt. Lebanon, our manager and commissioners will tell you that they know nothing about the deer killing. That is why they are paying Tony DeNicola $9,000 - so they can say



Last year, I brought it to the attention of our manager, but since I couldn't get a lab report for the unidentified substance, my concerns were ignored, once again.

The State Supreme Court would not hear my case concerning the locations of the private properties. The irony of it all is that thanks to 12:06 AM, we do not have the right to know where the killing will take place.

Will private properties used for hunting be identified? Mt. Lebanon does not have a list of the properties. Property owners contacted White Buffalo directly and donated their properties based on a condition of confidentiality. The Pennsylvania Game Commission regulates all hunting in the state and permits hunting on private property, provided both homeowner and hunters follow Game Commission rules related to permits, safety zones, hours, etc. Game Commission laws supersede local ordinances. Owners are not required to notify the municipality that hunting is taking place on their properties.

 And the best part?

A statement from Commission President David Brumfield:

We have all seen the tragedy in Charlottesville, Virginia.  A tragedy both due to the violence that occurred ending a young life and in showing us the the darkest part of of human nature. The hate-filled message that the rally projected was one that unfortunately we have heard too many times before.  The ongoing coverage of these events has focused on how we respond to those who believe skin color, religious belief, ethnicity or sexual identity are cause for exclusion and violence.  One would hope that it would go with out saying where reasonable men and women stand on such an issue.  But the foolishness of a few forces us to stand and say what we all should already know to be true.  There is no place in this world for such hate.

Last year our community had a very different rally.  Our State Representative Dan Miller with the help and support of our Municipality and School District brought the community together to champion Unity.  It was a message of love over hate, inclusion over prejudice and understanding over ignorance.  This Commission and Representative Miller want everyone to know that we are still committed to the message of Unity, as we always shall be.  To our residents, neighbors, visitors and friends please know that though there will always be those who spew vile messages of bigotry and hatred, Mt. Lebanon is a place where those messages will be opposed by a community that has chosen Unity over hate.

On Behalf of the Commission, Staff and People of Mt. Lebanon,

David Brumfield, Commission President

You see, he pushed for taking me to court to appeal the PA Office of Open Records Final Determination. He knew full well why I wanted to avoid those areas. Yeah, again thanks to 12:06 AM, now everyone knows why. 

It was a message of love over hate, inclusion over prejudice and understanding over ignorance. 

You know what I say to that? BULLSHIT!