HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-07-26 PACKET 04.A. HUNTING MAPS(:= City of Cottage Grove
Public Safety
To: Members of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission
From: Deputy Director of Public Safety Peter J. Koerner
Date: July 10, 2012
Re: DESIGNATED HUNTING AREAS
Cottage Grove City Code's Hunting Ordinance was amended August 10, 2005 by
Council. Cottage Grove ordinance 5 -3 -6 addresses use of firearms and archery
equipment in the city of Cottage Grove. Ordinance 5 -3 -6 (c) 1 and 2 states that
each year prior to the commencement of the hunting season, designated hunting
areas will be reviewed by the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission.
The City Council will review the designated hunting areas for final approval prior
to publication.
Under the amended language, it has been shown to be very effective, adaptable
to development and addresses the safety concerns of the city. Since the
amended language complaints have been minimal.
2006 -2007 season:
2007 -2008 season:
2008 -2009 season:
2009 -2010 season:
2010 -2011 season:
2011 -2012 season:
0 complaints
8 complaints
5 complaints
1 complaint
5 complaints
6 complaints
There were six hunting related complaints for the 2011 -2012 hunting season.
The following is a brief summary.
• 1 report of hunter on unapproved area hunting geese — Citation
issued
• 3 reports of hunters in unapproved areas around Grey Cloud
Island along river — unable to locate and referred to DNR as well
1 report of hunter in unapproved area, officer found parties were
in legal hunting area
• 1 possible poaching — gun shot heard — unable to locate
Landowner controlled access of hunters within the designated areas has been
well received by landowners, police officers and persons wishing to take
advantage of this recreational opportunity.
For the 2012 -2013 season, the Public Safety Department has reviewed the
designated areas for discharge of firearms and archery equipment and has
approved the areas designated. The maps were also reviewed by the City's
planning department.
For the Archery Hunting, the area of Ideal Ave and 65 was removed due to the
construction and development of Sunny Hill Park.
For Firearm Hunting, the area of Keats Ave and East Ravine Parkway (85
Street) was removed as it is next to the Public Safety /City Hall building.
Attached you will find the designated archery and hunting maps that would apply
to the 2012 -2013 hunting season.
Recommendation — approve the 2012 -2013 maps designating boundaries for
discharge of firearms and archery equipment for hunting.
cc: Director of Public Safety Craig A. Woolery
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