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Little Canada 1/12/94 page 2 of 3 you contact the major deer hunting/ bow and arrow hunting organizations: Minnesota Bow Hunters, Inc.; Minnesota Deer Hunters Association; and Minnesota State Archery Association. These groups, along with Capable Partners, a group which facilitates handicapped people to hunt, coordinated a special bow and arrow hunt in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery this fall. I can give you contact persons if you desire. LOCATIONS OF DEER IN THE AREA All of the hunters interviewed stated that they have seen little, if any deer sign on the properties in recent weeks. It was also reported that Mr. Fattalone has put out bait for deer which has not been visited. We did an aerial survey on January 11, using a helicopter. Jim LaValle indicated that the City would probably be able to cover the cost of the helicopter rental, which was about $100. This was done in conjunction with survey work which was ongoing in other cities and public lands. We surveyed an area bounded by Highways 36, 61, 694, and 35E (map attached). We observed 26 deer in this area. However we observed no deer or deer tracks within 3/4 mile of the subject properties. All deer were east and north of Gervais and Kohlman Lakes except for 4 deer near the southeast end of Gervais. Since deer do not move very much at this time of year, I believe that it is unlikely that any significant number of deer will be on the properties in the near future. However, the landowners could place bait, and wait for signs of deer use before attempting to take them. OPTIONS I believe that there are two options for issuing the permit. 1. Issue the permit this week. Have the landowners place bait at sites identified by the hunter(s). Then the hunter will be able to shoot at any time that the deer begin using the bait. 2. Wait until such time that deer sign indicates that deer are using the area, then issue the permit. We prefer issuing a permit after deer return to the area. Issuance can usually be done within a day, but may take longer depending upon mail delivery and availability of the regional manager who will authorize it. Details could be worked out ahead of time so the permit is essentially ready for signature when deer return to the area. These details include: - Your requiring a certain level of proficiency (we have some ideas on this). - Actual shooting station /s identified. Page 43