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Attachment 2 Houlton Farm Property Hunting Plan 1. All hunting will follow the current year MN DNR Hunting Regulations,with the following additional restrictions. 2. Archery hunting of small game,waterfowl,turkey and deer throughout the property will be allowed. Firearms are prohibited throughout the property for the hunting of small game,turkey and deer, except during special hunts discussed in #4 below. This follows the DNR recommendation without change. We were very pleased to see that their recommendation excluded the firearms for the hunting of small game, turkeys and deer throughout the property. This will provide for both a unique and safe hunting opportunity. It is expected that there will be only limited hunting of small game and waterfowl with bow and arrow. 3. Migratory waterfowl shotgun hunting will be allowed along the Mississippi River in the area highlighted on the attached map. This also follows the DNR recommendation with a slight modification to the designated hunting area. The Houlton Farm Property planning committee recommends that the designated waterfowl hunting area along the Mississippi River be shortened by 500 feet on both the east and west ends to move the hunting a safe distance from adjacent neighbors and public uses. Also, to clarify the DNR map, Houlton Farm Property Islands will be included in this area. 4. Allow for the possibility of mentored youth and handicap shotgun hunts for turkeys and deer. This follows the DNR recommendation and in an important component of the unique hunting opportunities allowed on this property. These hunts are already held at various locations throughout the state and are managed by experienced volunteer organization such as the National Wild Turkey Federation and Capable Partners. The details of these hunts will be worked out well in advance of the hunts. Each hunt will require city approval and the number of these hunts per year will be limited to a yet to be determined number. 5. Trapping is closed on the entire property. Nuisance animals may be trapped by permit only. This follows the DNR recommendation.