FAQ & Facts

Elk Ridge has made a controversial decision to capture and euthanize our local deer population, a decision set into motion on August 1st and scheduled to last throughout the entire month. Council Member Jared Peterson has been advocating for this plan for years, justifying this drastic measure on the basis of a mere 25 complaints received from residents. To put this into perspective, Elk Ridge City has approximately 6000 residents. This means that less than 1% of the population has been allowed to determine the fate of our local wildlife