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Rules of the hunt <br /> 1. All hunters, except those with a handicap exemption, must hunt from an elevated stand a <br /> minimum of U from the ground. Approved handicap hunters may hunt in a ground blind and <br /> must be accompanied by a non-hunting mentor meeting the same qualifications as those <br /> needed for youth less than 18 years old. <br /> 2. Only portable stands supplied by the hunter are allowed. Permanent stands are not allowed. <br /> 3. Screw-in type steps are not allowed. Stands must be accessed by strap on steps or ladders. <br /> 4. All portable stands shall bear the name of the City of Elk River Hunter ID visible within five feet <br /> of the ground. <br /> 5. All hunters in stands must wear a safety harness while in stand. <br /> 6. Only one stand per hunter. <br /> 7. Stands may be placed the afternoon before your hunt and may be left for the entire three day <br /> hunting period. Stands left unattended are at your own risk. <br /> 8. Stands are not a reservation of a hunting location. <br /> 9. An article of blaze orange clothing must be worn when traveling to and from your hunting <br /> location. <br /> 10. All entrails of harvested deer shall be removed intact in a plastic bag and disposed of properly. <br /> 11. It is permissible to establish minimal shooting lanes. Only brush, small tree branches (1" in <br /> diameter or less) and buckthorn of all sizes may be removed for this purpose. No trees, big or <br /> small may be cut during the process. <br /> 12. For the morning hunt, each hunter must be in stand a minimum of one hour before sunrise and <br /> stay on stand until at least 90 minutes after sunrise, unless tracking a hit animal. <br /> 13. For the evening hunt, each hunter must be on stand a minimum of two hours before sunset. <br /> 14. The timing of the tracking of wounded deer is up to the individual hunter. Your bow may be <br /> carried while tracking on city park property, but not private property. Please ask permission <br /> before entering private property,whether it is posted or not. <br /> 15. To ensure the safety of the hunters, all hunters must contact the hunt manager one hour after <br /> sunset on each night of the hunt to alert the manager of their status. <br /> 16. Kills and wounded animals must be reported within 24 hours of harvest by contacting the hunt <br /> manager. <br /> There is zero tolerance for breaking any rules of the hunt. Violators hunting privileges for Elk River's <br /> herd management hunts will be suspended immediately and they will not be permitted to apply for <br /> future hunts. <br />