HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution #2015-17, Bow And Arrow Deer And Coyote Hunting Rules And Regulations 2015-2016 Season RESOLUTION 2015-17
CITY OF RIVERDALE BOW AND ARROW DEER AND COYOTE HUNTING RULES AND REGULATIONS
2015-2016 SEASON
Bow and arrow deer and coyote hunting is allowed in the City of Riverdale during the period from September 19,2015 through
January 10,2016,in areas of that City of Riverdale that are designated as a`Special Hunt Area'by the Iowa DNR.
Each hunter must comply with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources(DNR)regulations covering bow hunting of deer and
coyote as well as the City of Riverdale deer and coyote hunting rules and regulations outlined below.
The hunter must:
1. Obtain a Riverdale Hunting Permit(cost$0);
2. Successfully complete an Iowa Department of Natural Resources bow hunter safety education course and a proficiency test.
The proficiency test must be taken annually;
3. Hunt on a parcel zoned agricultural or divided in a parcel of not less than three acre,obtain the expressed permission of the
owner of the parcel, and follow the rules and guidelines of the property owner. Council may approve on a case by case
situation properties of less than 3 acres;
4. Maintain a minimum distance of 100 yards from any residence,occupied building,church,city park,street and/or roadway,
other municipal property, or school property(exclusive of Scott Community College property,where the hunter must maintain
a minimur.i distance of 100 yards from the College's buildings and parking lots);
5. Hunt during the hours and days when such hunting is allowed by State or City of Riverdale for the Bettendorf/Riverdale
Special Deer Management Zone.Hunters must abide with state,county and City laws and regulations. In addition to
Riverdale's resolution 2015-17 hunters will use the Bettendorf rules and regulations for the Bettendorf and Riverdale hunting
areas.
6. Use proper field dressing techniques and not leave entrails;
7. Possess all licenses or permits required by the State,County,or City to hunt deer with a bow;
8. Demonstrate compliance with these requirements to any police or DNR officer upon request;and
9. Harvested deer will be checked in at Spruce Hills Dr.Bettendorf Fire Station AFTER 7:30 AM and BEFORE 9:00 PM.
10. Only IA DNR Deer Management Zone licenses will be allowed. (Note: Statewide licenses are invalid)
Through participation in the bow and arrow season,the hunter agrees that the property owner and/or the City of Riverdale are not
liable for stolen deer stands or other equipment and items. The hunter agrees to hold harmless, indemnify and defend the property
owner and/or the City of Riverdale in any action or claim resulting from participation in the bow and arrow season in the City of
Riverdale.
Any violation of the agreement may result in the revocation of permits and/or criminal charges under state and local law,as
appropriate.Hunters are encouraged to have a safety plan in case of emergency.
These rules and regulations may be amended or modified by further resolution of the City of Riverdale at anytime.
Passed and approved on September 15,2015 by the following vote:
Ayes: Hupp, Seaberg,&Halsey Nays: Absent: Channon&Littrel
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Attested By:
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Sonya Padddck, Mayor Paula McIntosh,City Clerk
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110 MANOR DRIVE • RIVERDALE, IA 52722 IjIrI( �;�, u ;. ,rs,-.M,,,n:C•
P.O. Box 364 • BETTENDORF, IA 52722 ;,li .
PHONE(563) 355-2511
2015/2016 RIVERDALE BOW HUNTING PERMIT
The Hunter listed below is permitted to bow hunt deer and coyote in the City limits of Riverdale, Iowa;
Print Name:
Full Address:
Phone#where you can be reached:
Emergency Contact name and number:
Area where deer stand is located:
Hunter has been given a copy of Ordinance#2015-16 City of Riverdale Bow And Arrow Deer
And Coyote Hunting Rules And Regulations 2015/2016 Season.
Hunter has provided a copy of the DNR permit.
Hunter has provided proof of hunter safety education course.
Hunter has provided proof of passing 2015/2016 hunting season proficiency test.
Hunter has picked up "Hunting in progress" signs from City of Bettendorf.
Attested By:
Name: (Clerk or Assistant Clerk)