Res 2003-126 Authorizing Deer Hunt during the 2003 SeasonCity of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 03-126
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LIMITED DEER CONTROL BOW HUNT ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY DURING THE 2003 STATE DEER HUNTING SEASON
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights has received requests from various
affected property owners to reduce the number of deer within the City of Mendota
Heights; and
WHEREAS, these property owners have expressed concerns regarding this
growing deer population and its associated negative impacts including excessive deer
browsing and damage to vegetation and traffic safety concerns due to accidental deer -
vehicle collisions; and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted 7 similar hunts in previous years which were
deemed successful; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to maintain a reasonable deer population with the
City boundaries; and
WHEREAS, such a balance can only be achieved through regular on going deer
population control efforts.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED that the City Council
authorizes a limited deer hunt with Mendota Heights between December 16th and
December 31st, 2003, subject to the following conditions:
The city receives written reauthorization from each private property
owner in the Somerset Area wishing to again participate in the
program.
2) The hunt is conducted by the Metro Bow Hunters Resource Base
(MBRB) who will certify and select qualified bow hunters to participate
in the hunt.
3) All participating hunters must have completed and passed a bow
shooting proficiency test as conducted by the MBRB.
4) All deer shall be taken by bow and arrow in a safe and humane
manner.
5) The number of deer taken shall not exceed that recommended by the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. MBRB will notify the City
of Mendota Heights on a weekly basis of the number of deer taken
during the previous week.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 16 `h day of December,
2003.
K thleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
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