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shifts in methods so that the wild turkeys do not become habituated to any one technique or become accustomed to a particular schedule of activity. Following is a list, though not necessarily exhaustive, of redistribution techniques recommended by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources the City will follow on publicly owned property and resident and business owners will be advised to follow before requesting a removal permit:  Human and mechanical disruption options that may be considered; • Disturbing roosting and feeding wild turkeys by individuals on foot so they can be moved out of the area to a location that is more supportive of wild turkey habitat • Sprinklers or water devices • Remote control cars/trucks  Dogs or other trained animals • Specially trained dogs that are capable of providing non-lethal hazing. • Use of trained dogs and handlers to move turkeys away from high used public areas. • Resident pets will not be allowed for this purpose.  Pyrotechnic Options • Limited use of pyrotechnic options such as flares, bangers, crackers, popper shells, etc. can be temporarily effective in moving wild turkeys and dissuading them from returning to a given area. Special training, handling and storage considerations would need to be considered. Use restrictions and notification requirements would be required prior to the use of pyrotechnics. Safety will always be the number one priority when considering pyrotechnics for the relocation of wild turkeys.  Options for Repellants for roosting • Bird spikes in common roost areas • Spray on products that create unwelcome residues have been successful to slow down roosting. An example is Bird-X “4 The Birds Repellant” – product leaves a sticky residue on surfaces including tree branches, rooftops, asphalt, etc. • Remote and automated lighting systems.  Predator decoys • The use of 2D or 3D coyote/dog decoys sometimes discourages area use by wild turkeys. The periodic use of decoys continues to be a management option. Decoys that are placed intermittently and exhibit periodic motion due to wind gusts can be effective at deterring geese however must be moved on a very regular schedule to be affective.  Feeding ban or future feeding ban on wild turkeys • No feeding wild turkeys within city limits • No feeding of wild turkeys on city property