Hunting Protest

People protest plans to turn Candywood Golf Course in Vienna into a wildlife area for hunting whitetail deer.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, APRIL 4, 2016 - Erin Yale of Niles holds a sign during a protest against the opening of Candywood Whitetail Ranch Monday evening in Vienna.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, APRIL 4, 2016 - Cheryl Finta of Liberty holds a sign during a protest against the opening of Candywood Whitetail Ranch in Vienna Monday evening.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, APRIL 4, 2016 - Animal rights activists gather with signs in hand to protest the opening of Candywood Whitetail Ranch in Vienna prior to the start of a town hall meeting in Vienna Township Monday evening.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, APRIL 4, 2016 - Ashley Molnar of Niles raises a sign above her head during a protest against the opening of Candywood Whitetail Ranch on Monday evening in Vienna. "I feel like they should be turning the land into a nature preserve. Breeding animals …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, APRIL 4, 2016 - Mark Thompson of West Middlesex wears a Candywood Whitetail Ranch hat in support of it's opening during a protest Monday evening in Vienna.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, APRIL 4, 2016 - Darcy Davis of Girard organizes signs prior to the start of Monday evening's protest against the opening of Candywood Whitetail Range in Vienna.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, APRIL 4, 2016 - Mark Thompson of West Middlesex wears a Candywood Whitetail Ranch hat in support of it's opening during a protest Monday evening in Vienna.