HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 23-077 IDFG ReportMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 23-077
Meeting Date April 13, 2023
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) Report on McCall Town Deer Issues and the Related Mountain Lion Concerns – Direction to Staff
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
/
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
/
Originator
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
N/A
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
April 13th Meeting
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) Regional Wildlife Manager Regan Berkley will present a report on the “McCall Town Deer” population. Within the report, Regan will provide fact-based data related
to the town deer, including population numbers and injury reports. Regan will also address current issues related to the town deer population, and current actions being taken by IDFG
in response to the town deer issues and associated concerns.
Background:
May of 2021 – Council directed staff to continue with the preparation of a proposed ordinance that would prohibit the feeding of wildlife.
June of 2021 – Council reviewed and discussed the proposed ordinance. Council directed staff to bring forward finalized ordinance for adoption.
July of 2021 – Council adopted the ordinance with a procedural error. Council addressed procedural error and the ordinance failed to pass upon follow-up vote. Council requested staff
educate the public on wildlife feeding concerns.
2021, 2022 & 2023 – Keep Us Wild Campaign – Wildlife feeding education to the public through the city website, city social media accounts, Star News, radio ads, chamber magazines, posters,
and vacation rental companies.
2023 – Reports of injured deer, malnourished deer, increased deer populations, and mountain lion activities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide direction to staff on how Council would like to proceed regarding the McCall town deer issues.
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