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Hunting Schedule Parks will remain open to the public at all times for the duration of the hunt. Hunters will be allowed to hunt each day of the open archery deer season. Two hunters will be selected to hunt each of the following parks; Harris Island, Camp Cozy, Sedge Meadow, Birch Meadow, Meadowvale Heights and Alba Ridge Parks. Woodland Trails Regional Park will have five hunting zones, with two hunters assigned to each zone. Hillside City Park will have four hunting zones with two hunters assigned to each zone. Note, hunts may be canceled at any time if issues arise warranting that closure. Hunting Area Selection Hunt area selection will be chosen at random during the lottery drawing. No preference will be given to hunters for area selection for any reason. Hunters will receive notification of their assigned hunt zone during the pre-hunt orientation meeting. Emergency Contact Information For emergencies and to report non-hunting related issues, dial 911. To report hunting violations dial #TIP on your cell phone, or dial 1-800-652-9093. Rules of the Hunt 1. All hunters, except those with a handicap exemption, must hunt from an elevated stand a minimum of 6’ above the ground. Approved handicap hunters may hunt in a ground blind and must be accompanied by a non-hunting mentor meeting the same qualifications as those needed for youth less than 18 years old. 2. Only portable stands supplied by the hunter are allowed. Permanent stands are not allowed. 3. Screw-in type steps are not allowed. Stands must be accessed by strap on steps or ladders. 4. All portable stands shall bear the name of the City of Elk River Hunter ID visible within five feet of the ground. 5. All hunters must wear a safety harness while in stand. 6. Only one stand per hunter. 7. Stands may be left in place within the hunters assigned hunt zone; however stands left unattended are at your own risk. It is recommended hunters remove their stand daily or secure their stand to the tree. 8. An article of blaze orange clothing must be worn when traveling to and from your hunting location. 9. All entrails of harvested deer shall be removed intact in a plastic bag and disposed of properly. 10. It is permissible to establish minimal shooting lanes. Only brush, small tree branches (1” in diameter or less) and buckthorn of all sizes may be removed for this purpose. No trees, big or small may be cut during the process.