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4 <br /> Rum River/Cedar Creek Conservation Area <br /> Scope of Intended Outdoor Recreation Opportunities <br /> • The hunting program model will be similar to the Vermillion Highlands Research <br /> Recreation&Wildlife Management Area located in Dakota County. <br /> • The parking areas will be strategically located and sized around the perimeter to <br /> maximize the interior hunt areas and to control the density of hunters. Hunters must be <br /> parked in designated parking slots in order to hunt. One vehicle per slot and it will be <br /> on a first come,first serve basis. <br /> • Hunting,fishing,and trapping opportunities will be offered. Pheasants,waterfowl,deer, <br /> ruffed grouse,turkey,rabbit,and squirrel are the primary prospective game species. <br /> • Watercraft access to the Rum River for hunting and fishing opportunities is provided for <br /> on the west of the river at Rum River Central Regional Park. <br /> • There will be special drawing deer seasons for archery,shotgun/slug,and <br /> muzzleloader. The number of permits issued will be based on the estimated deer <br /> density and the available hunting acreage. There will also be late season Pheasant and <br /> Goose hunting opportunities. <br /> a A comprehensive wildlife habitat and ecological restoration plan will be developed and <br /> implemented in an effort to sustain balanced populations of plant and animal species <br /> across the conservation area. <br /> • Hiking,cross country skiing, and wildlife viewing will be strongly encouraged outside of <br /> the hunting seasons. <br /> Meeting(11/30/09)with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources-Wildlife Section: <br /> Dave Schad, Director <br /> Dennis Simon,Chief <br /> Tim Bremicker, Area Manager <br />