HomeMy Public PortalAbout2009-16 City Of Riverdale Bow And Arrow Deer And Coyote Hunting Rules And Regulations 2009-2010 SeasonRESOLUTION 2009-16
CITY OF RIVERDALE BOW AND ARROW DEER AND COYOTE HUNTING RULES AND
REGULATIONS
2009-2010 SEASON
Bow and arrow deer and coyote hunting is allowed in the City of Riverdale during the period from
September 12, 2009 through January 31, 2010, 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 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. Successfully complete an Iowa DNR bow hunter education course and proficiency test or
its equivalency approved by another State;
2. Hunt on a parcel zoned agricultural or divided in a parcel of not less than three acre,
obtain the express permission of the owner of the parcel, and follow the rules and
guidelines of the property owner.
3. 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);
4. Hunt during the hours and days when such hunting is allowed by State or County law or
regulation;
5. Use proper field dressing techniques and not leave entrails;
6. Possess all licenses or permits required by the State or County to hunt deer with a bow;
7. Demonstrate compliance with these requirements to any police or DNR officer upon
request; and
8. Check in at a designated location to report hunting activity when Riverdale is designated
by the DNR as a special hunt area;
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.
These rules and regulations may be amended or modified by further resolution of the City of
Riverdale at anytime.
Passed and approved on August 18, 2009 by the following vote:
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Paula McIntosh, City Clerk