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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />DECEMBER 16, 1993 <br />extend the season up until the end of April. In that <br />case a special permit would be required, and any deer <br />taken would be retained by the DNR. There is no <br />additional cost for a permit for an extended season. <br />LaValle felt that the matter will take some time since <br />he supported the DNR's interviewing the hunters who <br />have applied for the permits. <br />Morelan asked if the City incurred any additional <br />liability if the hunting season is extended. <br />The City Attorney pointed out that the DNR would be <br />extending the season and interviewing hunters. The <br />Attorney felt the matter would be fairly routine, and <br />that no additional liability would be incurred. <br />Scalze asked about the procedure that would be used. <br />LaValle reported that Mr. Parker indicated that the DNR <br />has a couple of people who could screen the applicants. <br />LaValle also pointed out that a hunter would have to <br />obtain permission of the property owner in order to <br />hunt on his property. LaValle also pointed out that <br />after the first of the year, the deer could be taken <br />with the help of baiting, artificial light, etc. <br />Scalze indicated that if permits are approved, the <br />Sheriff's Department should be notified in the event <br />there is a wounded deer running around. <br />LaValle reported that Mr. Parker indicated that a <br />qualified hunter will not take chances and will not <br />rush the matter, but will wait for the perfect time to <br />take the deer. With baiting, deer will come to within <br />10 to 20 yards of the hunter. <br />Scalze wanted to ensure that a Sheriff with a gun would <br />be available to dispatch an animal if need be. <br />Pedersen reported that he has heard that even on a good <br />hit a deer can run for up to a mile or two. LaValle <br />stated that Parker indicated that on a good hit a deer <br />will run 30 to 40 yards. <br />Hanson stated that he was in support of handling the <br />problem via bow and arrow hunting, pointing out the <br />damage that is being done in the City's parks. <br />Morelan reported that when the matter was first raised, <br />he questioned bow and arrow hunting given the proximity <br />to the park. However, the deer are doing a lot of <br />damage to property owner's crops and livelihoods. <br />Page 9 <br />