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Elk -�-- Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission 6.1 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Discussion May 10,2017 Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Deer Management Program Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Discuss 2016 deer management results and 2017 deer management program <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> In 2016 the Parks and Recreation Department conducted its first deer management program throughout <br /> five city parks selecting a total of 10 primary and 10 alternate hunters to participate in the hunts. In total <br /> nine deer were harvested from the parks and the hunts ultimately were a great success. Following the <br /> hunts,parks staff and deer hunt volunteers conducted a follow-up meeting with the hunters to discuss <br /> the hunts and determine improvements for future hunts. Those recommendations were reviewed by <br /> park staff and hunt volunteers to develop the plan for the 2017 deer management program. <br /> The major changes in the hunt format for 2017 will be adding additional parks for the hunts as well as <br /> selecting two hunters for each hunt zone. All hunt units were determined to be large enough for two <br /> hunters to safely hunt,while still providing quality hunting opportunities. Hunters will be able to work <br /> with their paired hunter to determine locations and timing of their individual hunts. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None at this time. <br /> Attachments <br /> • 2017 Deer Management Rules <br /> 1-Ilifin I ! <br /> NATURE <br />