HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 2019-32, Bow And Arrow Deer And Coyote Hunting Rules and REgulations 2019/2020 Season RESOLUTION 2019-32
CITY OF RIVERDALE BOW AND ARROW DEER AND COYOTE HUNTING RULES AND
REGULATIONS
2019-2020 SEASON
WHEREAS, Bow and arrow deer and coyote hunting is allowed in the City of Riverdale during
the period from September 14, 2019 through January 10, 2020, in areas of that City of Riverdale that are
designated as a 'Special Hunt Area' by the Iowa DNR; and,
WHEREAS, 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; and,
WHEREAS,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 acres, 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 minimum distance of 100 yards
from the College's buildings and parking lots), except with the permission of an owner of a
residence or occupied building to allow hunting nearer than 100 yards of said building(as
amended on the floor of the August 14, 2018 Council meeting);
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 2019-32 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); and,
WHEREAS,Kingsley Wildlife Management Services, Bettendorf, has provided deer hunting
services for the City of Riverdale in years past and has provided satisfactory service; and,
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WHEREAS, Kingsley Wildlife Management has provided the City with its proposal for services
again for the 2019—2020 season,again at no charge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RIVERDALE, SCOTT COUNTY, IN THE STATE OF IOWA:
Section I. Through participation in the bow and arrow season, the Kingsley Wildlife Management
Services("Kingsley")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.
Section 2. 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.
Section 3. These rules and regulations may be amended or modified by further resolution of the
City of Riverdale at any time.
Passed and approved on September 10, 2019 by the following vote:
Ayes:
Nays:
Passed:
Absent:
Attested By:
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2019/2020 RIVERDALE BOW HUNTING PER1MIT
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 Resolution#2019-32 City of Riverdale Bow And Arrow Deer
And Coyote Hunting Rules And Regulations 2019/2020 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 2019/2020 hunting season proficiency test.
Hunter has picked up"Hunting in progress" signs from City of Bettendorf.
Attested By:
Name: (Clerk or Assistant Clerk)
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Kingsley Wildlife Management
Matthew Kingsley 563-349-3392 Steve Kingsley 563-349-6022
August 21,2019
City Of Riverdale
Riverdale, IA 52722
To the Mayor and City Council of Riverdale:
Thank you for the chance to request the opportunity to participate in the City Of
Bettendorf and City Of Riverdale wildlife management hunt again this year. As in the
past, our company will attempt to remove as many of the target species as possible.
We believe we operate at the highest possible standards and maintain some of the highest
safety policies possible. Our company of Kingsley Wildlife Management has been active
for over ten years. We have also been the sole provider for the Scott Community College
Management hunt.
As part of the requirement to hunt in the City of Bettendorf,the City of Riverdale and
Scott Community College we maintain all proper licenses, Hunter Safety Certifications
and proficiency requirements. These documents can all be provided upon request.
We also understand how sensitive hunting can sometimes be. We only hunt from
elevated temporary stands that are removed at the end of each season, when removing
deer we do it discretely by using tarps and sleds.
I would again like to thank you for your continued support and the support of your
council and staff. Please contact me at any time should you have any questions or
concerns.
Sincerely,
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Wor
Steve Kingsley
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State •Street Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 4937 • (563) 344-4000
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August 1, 2019
Bettendorf/Riverdale Deer Hunters:
This letter is an update on the 2019/2020 Deer Management Zone Hunt within the city
limits of Bettendorf.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has made available 125 antlerless deer
licenses for archery only, from September 14, 2019 through January 10, 2020, for the
cities of Bettendorf and Riverdale. Antlerless deer licenses may only be purchased at
B & B Shooting Supplies located at 2152 State Street in Bettendorf.
Each antlerless deer harvested must be checked in at the Bettendorf Fire Station located
at 1933 Spruce Hills Drive, no later than 9 p m. This includes deer harvested in the City
of Riverdale. Parking is available in the east parking lot next to the alley. DO NOT
PARK IN FRONT OF THE BAY DOORS. If fire personnel are unavailable, please call
Bettendorf Police Dispatch at 344-4015, select option 9. Dispatch will radio a police
officer to respond to the fire station.
The City of Bettendorf will issue a check for $20.00 to each hunter for every antlerless
deer that is harvested in Bettendorf/Riverdale and checked at the Spruce Hills Fire
Station.
All city regulations must be followed to hunt within the city limits of Bettendorf and
Riverdale. A copy of those regulations can be obtained at the Bettendorf Police
Department, Riverdale City Hall, or B & B Shooting Supplies.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is also recommending an `Either Sex
Incentive License' for the 2019/2020 hunting season. If you decide to take the $20.00
incentive from the City of Bettendorf, you will not be eligible for the any sex tag incentive
for the 2020/2021 season.
The City of Bettendorf appreciates your assistance in helping thin the deer herd
population within our city. The increasing deer population is a problem that cannot be
solved without your effort and support.
If you should have any questions, please call me at 344-4020.
Good luck this hunting season!
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Keith T. Kimball
Chief of Police
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Regulations for Bow Deer Hunting Within the City of Bettendorf
> Each hunter must register at the Bettendorf Police Department prior to obtaining licensing and
proficiency examination.
> Each zone captain hunting on private property not owned by that hunter and/or property owned by the
City of Bettendorf must obtain a 'Land Owners Permission to Hunt' form from the Bettendorf Police
Department. The zone captain will ensure each hunter for that zone is listed on the completed
permission form submitted to the Bettendorf Police Department. The Bettendorf Police Department will
then issue a 'Permission to Hunt Urban Deer' form to take to B & B Guns where a proficiency exam will
be performed. Upon successful completion, a permission to hunt card signed by the Chief of Police will
be issued and license sold by B & B Guns.
> Each urban deer hunter must give contact information to the Chief of Police or his designee.
> Neighboring property owners will be notified by the Police department that deer hunting will be taking
place in their area.
• If objection to hunting is received by an adjacent property owner, the deer advisory committee will
review the request to hunt.
• Certain hunting areas may have a time restriction of when hunting is allowed.
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All hunting areas will have a sign posted, provided by the Police department, that bow deer hunting is in
progress.
> All deer must be checked at the Spruce Hills Fire Station no later than 9:00 p.m. If after 9:00 p.m.,
contact the Bettendorf Police Department at 563/344-4015.
• No obvious remains of harvested deer shall remain at site of hunt.
> If deer is shot with arrow and flees into residential or commercial area, notify Chief Kimball at
563/320-6187.
> When tracking a shot deer in darkness, hunter must use a flashlight.
> When tracking a shot deer, hunter must wear a reflective vest.
• If deer is located after tracking, and deer has fallen on a residential or commercial property, an attempt
to notify the property owner, prior to removal, must be made. If unsuccessful, a door hanger must be
placed on door with hunter's information.
Adopted this 1St day of August, 2019.
5-5A-4: WEAPONS:
A. Dangerous Weapons; Underage Persons:
1. Dangerous Weapon Defined: A dangerous weapon is any instrument or device designed primarily
for use in inflicting death or injury upon a human being or animal, and which is capable of inflicting
death upon a human being when used in the manner for which it was designed, except a bow and
arrow when possessed and used for hunting or any other lawful purpose. Additionally, any
instrument or device of any sort whatsoever which is actually used in such a manner as to indicate
that the defendant intends to inflict death or serious injury upon the other, and which, when so used,
is capable of inflicting death upon a human being, is a dangerous weapon. Dangerous weapons
include, but are not limited to, any offensive weapon, pistol, revolver or other firearm, dagger, razor,
stiletto, switchblade knife, knife having a blade exceeding five inches (5") in length, or any portable
device or weapon directing an electric current, impulse, wave, or beam that produces a high voltage
pulse designed to immobilize a person.
2. Underage Persons:
a. No person shall sell, give or otherwise supply dangerous weapons, as defined in subsection Al of
this section, to any person, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that person to be under
eighteen (18) years of age, and no person under eighteen (18) years of age shall individually or
jointly possess or control a dangerous weapon.
b. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prevent possession of dangerous weapons by a
person under eighteen (18) years of age while in the home with the consent of that person's parent
or guardian, nor shall it be a violation of this section to possess a dangerous weapon in conjunction
with martial arts training, when such possession is limited to a properly licensed martial arts school
or facility and when the person's parent or guardian has given written authorization to participate in
such training.
3. Penalty: The penalty for violation of this subsection A shall be as provided in section 1-4-1 of this
code for each violation. Additionally, any use in violation of this section is hereby declared a public
nuisance, and may be abated in any manner consistent with law. (2008 Code § 19-16; amd. 2015
Code)
B. Discharge Of Weapons And Projectiles:
1. Prohibited Acts; Exceptions: It shall be unlawful to:
a. Discharge any cannon or firearm of any description without first having obtained permission in
writing from the mayor, unless the person discharging the firearm is a peace officer acting pursuant
to the duties of his office.
b. Discharge or propel any object by means of an air or spring loaded gun, slingshot, blowgun, bow or
crossbow.
c. Throw any stick, stone or other object at a vehicle, residence or auxiliary structure thereto without
permission of the owner.
2. Penalty: Any person violating this subsection B shall be subject to the general penalty provisions of
section 1-4-1 of this code.
3. Bow And Arrow Use; Conditions: It shall not be deemed a violation of this section to use a bow and
arrow to hunt deer on land zoned agricultural and divided in a parcel of at least three (3) acres, with
the following conditions:
a. The person is the owner of the property or has permission from the owner to allow for bow hunting;
b. The person bow hunting must successfully complete an Iowa department of natural resources bow
hunter safety education course, or the equivalent, and a proficiency test must be taken annually;
c. The person has any license or permit required by the state or county to hunt deer with a bow;
d. Hunting will be done in accordance with all state or county laws or regulations;
e. Hunting does not occur within one hundred (100) yards of any residence, church or occupied
structure or park ground;
f. Hunting takes place from an elevated position of at least four feet(4'). Elevated stands must have
hunter's name and phone number on the stand;
g. The person hunting can demonstrate compliance with these requirements to any police officer upon
request; and
h. As an alternative to subsection B3e of this section, any person may hunt on such terms and
conditions approved by the chief of police and with the recommendation of the deer advisory
committee for the sole purpose of deer control, including land zoned other than agricultural and
parcels less than three (3) acres. (2008 Code § 19-17)
5-8-11 : FEEDING WILD DEER, RACCOONS AND COYOTE:'
A. Prohibition; Exception:
1. It is unlawful to feed, provide feed or other attractants, to wild deer, raccoons and coyote within the
city limits.
2. This section shall not apply to naturally growing grain, fruit or vegetable material, gardens, and
ornamental plants. (Ord. 26-13, 9-17-2013)
B. Penalty: Penalty for violation of this section shall be as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code.
Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 26-13, 9-17-2013; amd. 2015
Code)