HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Urban Deer Management Program - Bow Hunting RESOLUTION NO. 18-446
RESOLUTION APPROVING URBAN DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM -
BOW HUNTING
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, over the past decade, Ames has experienced citizen complaints about deer
damage, car-deer collisions, and other issues associated with high concentrations of whitetail deer
within the City; and,
WHEREAS, in an attempt to address these concerns, a Special Urban Deer Task Force
(SUDTF)was convened in 2006; and,
WHEREAS,urban deer hunting has been conducted in a limited number of locations under
special rules administered by the Police Department; and,
WHEREAS, a majority of Task Force members support the continuation of hunting in
designated City locations; and,
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources(IDNR)establishes"legal hunting
hours" (one-half hour before sunrise that continue to one-half hour after sunset) and the "dates"
(September 15 to January 10)for the City of Ames;however,the City may modify these hours and
dates as long as they fall within the overall DNR time lines; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends the following locations for deer hunting within the City of
Ames: 1)wooded City property south of the Hunziker Youth Sports Complex;2)City property north
of the landfill in east Ames off Watt Street(does not include water plant or adjacent construction
areas); 3) South River Valley Park; Gateway Park,Homewood Golf Course; and, Inis Grove Park;
and,
WHEREAS, all dates are subject to adjustment by the Ames Police Department for safety
related issues, and hunting may be temporarily suspended by the Ames Police Department in any
location for safety-related reasons; and,
WHEREAS,in addition,the Urban Deer Task Force recommends continuation of the process
allowing private property or other non-City, public property to be enrolled as urban deer hunting
locations; and,
WHEREAS, the process of establishing eligibility requires the owner or lawful agent in
control of the property to submit a written request for participation to the Police Department.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that bow
hunting within the park system,on City property,and other eligible property as detailed in the Urban
Deer Management ordinance and rules is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 31 st day of July, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: Martin
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 3 V day of July, 2018.