Douglas County forum: residents urge allowing rifles for deer hunting; commissioners take no action At a February 2026 public forum in Alexandria, residents and local officials largely urged Douglas County to allow rifles for deer hunting after a state law gave counties discretion; commissioners listened and made no decision tonight.

Residents packed a public forum, passionately urging Douglas County commissioners to embrace rifles for deer hunting, igniting a debate over safety and tradition.

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