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Hunting Schedule <br /> Parks will remain open to the public at all times for the duration of the hunt. Hunters will be <br /> allowed to hunt each day of the open archery deer season. Two hunters will be selected to hunt <br /> each of the following parks; Harris Island, Camp Cozy, Sedge Meadow, Birch Meadow, and Alba <br /> Ridge Parks. Woodland Trails Regional Park will have six hunting zones,with two hunters assigned <br /> to each zone. Hillside City Park will have two hunting zones with two hunters assigned to each <br /> zone. Note,hunts may be canceled at any time if issues arise warranting that closure. <br /> Hunting Area Selection <br /> Hunt area selection will be chosen at random during the lottery drawing. No preference will be <br /> given to hunters for area selection for any reason. Hunters will receive notification of their assigned <br /> hunt zone following successful selection on August 24, 2018. <br /> Emergency Contact Information <br /> For emergencies and to report non-hunting related issues, dial 911. <br /> To report hunting violations dial#TIP on your cell phone, or dial 1-800-652-9093. <br /> Rules of the Hunt <br /> 1. All hunters, except those with a handicap exemption, must hunt from an elevated stand a <br /> minimum of 6' above the ground. Approved handicap hunters may hunt in a ground blind <br /> and 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 Diver Hunter ID visible within five <br /> feet of the ground. <br /> 5. All hunters must wear a safety harness while in stand. <br /> 6. Only one stand per hunter. <br /> 7. Stands may be left in place within the hunters assigned hunt zone;however stands left <br /> unattended are at your own risk. It is recommended hunters remove their stand daily or <br /> secure their stand to the tree. <br /> 8. An article of blaze orange clothing must be worn when traveling to and from your hunting <br /> location. <br /> 9. All entrails of harvested deer shall be removed intact in a plastic bag and disposed of <br /> properly. <br /> 10. 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 <br /> or small may be cut during the process. <br /> 11. The timing of the tracking of wounded deer is up to the individual hunter. Your bow may <br /> be carried while tracking on city park property,but not private property. Please ask <br /> permission before entering private property,whether it is posted or not. <br />