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rondequoit, N.Y. —
Spring Valley Drive is an idyllic stretch of land these neighbors have called home for decades. But now, they say their sanctuary is no more.
Three small pieces of land across from Lisa DeLouise's home were purchased by a hunter. Just last year, that same land was approved for bow hunting under new town regulations.
Town Supervisor Dave Seeley says those town laws were drafted as a result of a Supreme Court decision on the issue.
The neighbors say the land is within 30 yards from their home. They say they fear arrows will come too close, potentially critically injuring someone.
"I'm afraid to take my dog through here quite frankly," DeLouise said. "Wouldn't you like to know there's a guy in a tree stand with a deadly weapon 30 yards away?"
DeLouise says she put up signs about the bow hunt area, fearing someone would get hurt. She has now hired a lawyer to appeal the town's law.
"I don't want an accident to happen to me," DeLouise said passionately.
Some of her neighbors are also on board with the appeal, saying they understand why the law is what it is, but that it's too close to home.
"Whenever I know hunting is going on, I actually feel anxiety," Adam Stein said.
Despite what neighbors say, Irondequoit Town Supervisor, Dave Seeley says the hunter is not doing anything wrong or illegal on his property.
"He has been instructed to hunt in certain corners of the property where it would comply with the law," Seeley said. "It's a balancing act between residents and satisfying the goals of the program."
Neighbors appealing town's bow hunt laws fearing their safety
Spring Valley Drive is an idyllic stretch of land these neighbors have called home for decades. But now, they say their sanctuary is no more.
Three small pieces of land across from Lisa DeLouise's home were purchased by a hunter. Just last year, that same land was approved for bow hunting under new town regulations.
Town Supervisor Dave Seeley says those town laws were drafted as a result of a Supreme Court decision on the issue.
The neighbors say the land is within 30 yards from their home. They say they fear arrows will come too close, potentially critically injuring someone.
"I'm afraid to take my dog through here quite frankly," DeLouise said. "Wouldn't you like to know there's a guy in a tree stand with a deadly weapon 30 yards away?"
DeLouise says she put up signs about the bow hunt area, fearing someone would get hurt. She has now hired a lawyer to appeal the town's law.
"I don't want an accident to happen to me," DeLouise said passionately.
Some of her neighbors are also on board with the appeal, saying they understand why the law is what it is, but that it's too close to home.
"Whenever I know hunting is going on, I actually feel anxiety," Adam Stein said.
Despite what neighbors say, Irondequoit Town Supervisor, Dave Seeley says the hunter is not doing anything wrong or illegal on his property.
"He has been instructed to hunt in certain corners of the property where it would comply with the law," Seeley said. "It's a balancing act between residents and satisfying the goals of the program."
Neighbors appealing town's bow hunt laws fearing their safety
