Res 2008-07 Authorizing Limited Deer HuntsCity of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 08- 07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LIMITED DEER CONTROL BOW HUNT ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY DURING FUTURE STATE DEER HUNTING SEASONS
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 numerous 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 RESOVLED that the City Council authorizes a
limited deer hunt within Mendota Heights during the authorized Minnesota Bow Hunting
Season as set by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, subject to the
following conditions:
1) The Metro Bow Hunters Resource Base (MBHRB) receives written
reauthorization from each private property owner in the neighborhood
wishing to again participate in the program annually.
2) MBHRB notifies the City in writing of the property they are authorized
to hunt on before they begin hunting.
3) 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.
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 of the number of deer taken during the previous
season.
6) Deer of any age or sex maybe taken, however, bow hunters shall not
pass up shots at antler less deer.
7) All hunters must be appropriately licensed and hold valid tags as
issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 12th day of February
2008.
ATTEST:
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K4thleen M. Swanson, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
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