*UPDATE 5/11/25*

******URGENT DEER ALERT FOR RESIDENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CITIES!!!!*****

• FARMINGTON HILLS
• SOUTHFIELD
• FARMINGTON

THESE THREE CITIES HAVE JUST VOTED AND APPROVED THE ANNUAL USE OF FIREARM SHARPSHOOTING AND ARCHERY HUNTING OF DEER IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS!

SPEAK UP IN OPPOSITION OF THE KILLING OF DEER AND LET'S PACK THE ROOM!
Farmington Hills - Attend the Farmington Hills City Council meeting:

• When: Monday, May 12 • 7:30 PM
• Where: Farmington Hills City Hall, Council Chamber, 31555 W. 11 Mile

Southfield - Attend the Southfield City Council meeting:

• When: Monday, May 12 • 6 PM
• Where: City Hall Auditorium, Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Rd.

Farmington - Attend the Farmington City Council meeting:

• When: Monday, May 19 • 7 PM
• Where: Farmington City Hall, 23600 Liberty St.

Visit advocatesformichiganwildlife.org for more information!

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5/4/25 Update:

Farmington Hills voted YES to the deer culling. Please contact your representatives to let them know you disagree with this decision. YOUR VOICE MATTERS.

That said, the rest of Oakland County is in danger. Residents of Livonia and Southfield should contact your representatives immediately to state you are against the Deer Culling. Your city may be next.

Mayor and City Council contact info:

FARMINGTON HILLS

• Dr. Theresa Rich - Mayor
  
  • Phone: (248) 871-2400
  • Email: trich@fhgov.com
• Randy Bruce – Council Member
  • Email: rbruce@fhgov.com
• Jackie Boleware – Council Member
  • Email: boleware4citycouncil@gmail.com
• Valerie Knol – Council Member
  • Email: vknol@fhgov.com
• Jon Aldred – Council Member
  • Email: jaldred@fhgov.com
• William Dwyer – Mayor Pro Tem
  • Email: bdwyer@fhgov.com

Please note that the only representative who voted AGAINST the Deer cull was Michael Bridges. Please send Michael an email of support at mbridges@fhgov.com and thank him for standing up for the voiceless and demanding to see the science and data behind the claim that killing is the only option.

SOUTHFIELD

• Council President: Michael "Ari" Mandelbaum

   

   

  • Email: mmandelbaum@cityofsouthfield.com

  • Phone: (248) 796-5001

• Council President Pro Tem: Charles Hicks
  • Email: chicks@cityofsouthfield.com
  • Phone: (248) 796-5006

Council Members:

• Nancy L.M. Banks
  • Email: nbanks@cityofsouthfield.com
  • Phone: (248) 796-5003
• Daniel Brightwell
  • Email: dbrightwell@cityofsouthfield.com
  • Phone: (248) 796-5004
• Dr. Lloyd C. Crews
  • Email: lcrews@cityofsouthfield.com
  • Phone: (248) 796-5005
• Yolanda C. Haynes
  • Email: yhaynes@cityofsouthfield.com
  • Phone: (248) 796-5002
• Coretta Houge
  • Email: chouge@cityofsouthfield.com
  • Phone: (248) 796-5007

 FARMINGTON

City Council Members:

• Mayor: Joe LaRussa
  • Email: jlarussa@farmgov.com
  • Phone: (248) 699-5121
• Mayor Pro Tem: Johnna Balk
  • Email: jbalk@farmgov.com
  • Phone: (248) 699-5121

Council Members:

• Steven Schneemann
  • Email: sschneemann@farmgov.com
  • Phone: (248) 699-5121
• Maria Taylor
  • Email: mtaylor@farmgov.com
  • Phone: (248) 699-5121
• Kevin Parkins
  • Email: kparkins@farmgov.com
  • Phone: (248) 699-5121

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We, the residents of Farmington Hills and supporters of humane wildlife practices, urge the City Council to vote NO on any lethal deer culling programs and pause further action for at least 60–90 days to evaluate non-lethal alternatives, particularly sterilization.

Why this matters:

• Hunting fails long-term: It removes some deer, but not all, leaving fertile deer to repopulate.

• Hunting is dangerous: Hunting of any type should not be allowed in residential areas, as it poses a risk to residents and their pets, or anyone who may be accidentally caught in the crossfire. 

  As an example, in 2015, despite being told NOT to shoot a rare albino deer at Kensington Metropark - similar to the one that has been spotted recently in Farmington Hills - this special deer rarely seen in nature was shot and killed.  Sharpshooters, purported to be well-trained experts in culling, claimed they had “not noticed its antlers or distinct coat of white fur against the February snow”. The question of how a white deer on white snow could leave any doubt as to his identity is unknown, but it raises further questions as to whether this could easily have been a pet or a child that was shot “by accident” and whether the same level of concern will be shown to the rare albino deer currently living in Farmington Hills.

• Sterilization works: Female deer stay within a 1-mile radius of where they’re born. Once sterilized, they no longer reproduce, making this a sustainable solution.
• Sterilization is safer: Sterilization crews can operate safely where hunters cannot—no closed parks, no safety risks for pets or people.
• Sterilization is humane: Lethal culling may result in wounded or dying deer wandering into residents yards, scaring children and families
• Sterilization is supported by research: In its final report in regard to the Ann Arbor sterilization project in recent years, the DNR stated that sterilization using ovariectomy in female deer:
  • “..shows promise as a technique that can assist with management..”
  • “..may have a role in the future of deer management in urban settings.”
  • and “..recommends no additional legislation restricting the use of sterilization on game or other species where it may prove beneficial.."

We ask the Farmington Hills City Council to:
🔴 Say NO to deer culling
🟡 Pause any hunting plans for 60–90 days
🟢 Evaluate a humane sterilization plan before considering lethal options

📢 Add your name today and help protect our community, wildlife, and public safety through proven, compassionate solutions.

🔗 Learn more:

Michigan DNR Report on Sterilization (PDF)
CliftonDeer.org - Humane Urban Deer Solutions

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