'Save the Deer' rallies against upcoming hunt in October

It was a familiar refrain in a different setting Friday.
20 members and supporters of the group "Save the Deer" set up across from a fundraiser at Fellows Riverside Gardens, looking to get the attention of wealthy donors. Two years into their protests of deer culling to control population throughout Mill Creek Park, they're not giving up ahead of the next hunt the park board scheduled for October.
"Back at their last meeting, they released their plan for how many more deer they want to kill this year, and just like last year, we don't believe it's right, we don't believe the numbers, we don't believe deer should be killed in our metro parks and we do believe that there's a significant safety aspect that they're just ignoring," said rally organizer Chris Flak.
The group argues that by continuing these hunts without looking at any other options, the park board is not serving the best interests of the citizens, the wildlife or the environment.
In may - we told you about lots of complaints that the save the deer group filed against the park board - even calling for some members to be removed.
The board responded by denying all the group's claims, including that they failed their duties by refusing accountability to taxpayers.
Nonetheless, the group is pushing forward with efforts to have the park board and director Aaron Young removed.
"We do have our appeals process on now, that's in Youngstown (municipal) court, and we also have a complaint that's being heard by probate court," said Flak.
Which means only time will tell whether this group's two year rally cry will be heard.