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Elk „ <br /> City of City of Elk River <br /> .......„ Deer Herd Management Archery Hunt <br /> River <br /> As the metro area has continued to expand,parks have become enclosed with roadways and <br /> developments,isolating deer populations. With the lack of sufficient natural predators,deer <br /> populations have increased beyond the carrying capacity of the land. In an effort to control deer <br /> populations,increase public safety on the roadways,and minimize impacts on the environment as <br /> well as private property surrounding park land; the City of Elk River recommends implementation <br /> of controlled archery deer hunts. The intent of these hunts is to maintain a healthy population of <br /> deer within the parks while minimizing the damage as a result of over population. <br /> Hunts will be managed by volunteers appointed by the City of Elk River. <br /> The hunts will follow the current year MN DNR deer hunting regulations with the following <br /> additional restrictions. <br /> Type of hunt <br /> For hunters 18 and older, harvest limit will be a management hunt (two deer limit with only one <br /> deer being a buck) with antler point restrictions.Antlered bucks having at least one 4-point antler <br /> may be harvested. Bucks with less than one 4-point antler are not legal to harvest. <br /> For disabled hunters and hunters 17 years of age and under,harvest will be a management hunt (two <br /> deer limit with only one deer being a buck and with no antler point restrictions). <br /> This is a walk-in hunt. All Elk River City parks are closed to public motor vehicle use. Vehicles <br /> must be parked in designated areas and display their vehicle permit;hunters are required to access <br /> their hunting location on foot. The retrieval of harvested deer must also be on foot,non-motorized <br /> carts for hauling deer are permitted. <br /> Eligibility <br /> All hunters must have a valid MN DNR archery license (including management license when <br /> applicable) <br /> All hunters must possess a current year City of Elk River hunting permit. <br /> All hunters must attend a pre-hunt orientation meeting. <br /> All hunters must be at least 18 years old to hunt alone. <br /> Youth less than 18 years of age may hunt if they have both a valid MN DNR license and a qualified <br /> adult supervisor. The adult supervisor must also possess a valid license or have completed a MN <br /> DNR education/safety course,and must remain in very close proximity (<50 feet) of the youth at all <br /> times. Both the youth and the adult supervisor must complete their applications as a party. There <br />