Deer Mgmt Plan, 2006-2007
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MEMORANDUM
May 8,2006
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: 2006 - 2007 Deer Management Plan
Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan and Leisure Services Manager Gil Spence
recommend that the City Council review the results of this year's Urban Deer
Management Program and continue the program for the 2006-2007 hunting season with
the following changes:
. The season would begin September 15 instead of October 1, allowing more time for
hunting
. The three acre minimum of land required to hunt would be eliminated. However,
approval must be granted by the City for hunting on property less than 3 acres
based on the following criteria:
.:. No homes/businesses within 150 ft. of property
.:. Adjacent to a 3-acre or greater parcel of habitat:
o Timber, field/prairie
o CRP
o Crop field
o Tree planting
.:. Property otherwise suitable for hunting.
· Maintaining a minimum distance from residential area and property lines, at the property
owner's and neighbor's discretion, OR 75 feet from any property line, occupied building
or street/trail, whichever is agreed upon by abutting property owners. A minimum
distance requirement of 75 feet from any property line, street or trail would still be
required for public property. Distances from buildings, private streets and trails for
hunting on private property would be at the discretion of the owner. Previously, 150 feet
minimum distance from any property line or occupied building and 75 feet from any
unoccupied building, street or trail was required.
. Changes on incentives for any-sex tags to allow for a lottery drawing and "earn an any-
sex tag".
The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission agrees with all these
recommendations, except they do not believe that hunting on parcels of less than three
acres should require a case-by-case approval by the City.
I concur with the staff recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen '
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Mary Rose Corrigan, RN, Public Health Specialist
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MEMORANDUM
May 3, 2006
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, ~nager
FROM: Mary Rose COrrigan~, Public Health Specialist
SUBJECT: 2006 - 2007 Deer Management Plan
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INTRODUCTION
This memorandum provides a report of the 2005 - 2006 City of Dubuque urban deer
management program and a staff recommendation regarding the continuation of the
program.
BACKGROUND
The City of Dubuque first began its urban deer management plan with the pilot program
at the Sisters of Mount Saint Francis property in 1997. Following that pilot program, the
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission recommended a citywide bow and
arrow hunt to reduce the deer density within the city limits. The Iowa Department of
Natural Resources provides annual aerial surveys and consultation.
DISCUSSION
On February 13, 2006, the Iowa DNR conducted the aerial survey. The results of that
survey, along with the previous years' results are attached. Comparisons of actual deer
counted show that the population increased. Greg Harris, Wildlife Biologist with the
Iowa DNR, and Mary Rose Corrigan conducted the aerial survey. Although the
numbers increased, the survey should be viewed as a multi-year trend. The densities
in the southern and northern portions of Dubuque both increased. Roadkill deer picked
up by the Operations & Maintenance Department has significantly declined:
Yea".' .',
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
Roadkil..geerPie~ed UP
23
21
25
18
41
42
32
49
This year's hunt must be evaluated while looking at previous years and future
projections. Without a hunt, the deer population would increase by approximately 33%
annually.
The City of Dubuque spent approximately $1267 for the total program last season, not
including staff time.
During this year's season, there were 62 permitted bow hunters inside the city limits,
and they harvested a total 80 deer. One hundred and thirty-three licenses were sold for
hunting within the city limits.
Of the five urban deer managed bow hunts in Iowa, Dubuque continues to be one of the most
successful. Greg Harris stated this is partially due to the aggressive buck incentive and few
limitations put on the hunt. It is also due to our good group of bow hunters who are dedicated
to the program and who generate few citizen complaints. With the assistance of Leisure
Services Department staff facilitating the hunting scheduling, record keeping, and
communication with participants, this year's hunt went very smoothly.
Attached is the City of Dubuque Deer Management Plan for the 2006-2007 season. It is
based on the results of the previous year's hunt, aerial deer count survey and input from City
staff and hunters. A few changes are proposed to address some of the hunters' concerns, to
increase participation and ultimately increase the deer harvest.
Changes to the plan include the following:
. The season would begin September 15 instead of October 1, allowing more time for
hunting
. No minimum amount of acreage required to hunt. However, approval must be
granted by the City for hunting on property less than 3 acres based on the
following criteria:
.:. No homes/businesses within 150 ft. of property
.:. Adjacent to a 3-acre or greater parcel of habitat:
c Timber, field/prairie
c CRP
c Crop field
c Tree planting
.:. Property otherwise suitable for hunting.
Previously, a three-acre minimum of land was required.
. Maintaining a minimum distance from residential area and property lines, at the
property owner's and neighbor's discretion, OR 75 feet from any property line,
occupied building or street/trail, whichever is agreed upon by abutting property owners.
A minimum distance requirement of 75 feet from any property line, street or trail would
still be required for public property. Distances from buildings, private streets and trails
for hunting on private property would be at the discretion of the owner. Previously, 150
feet minimum distance from any property line or occupied building and 75 feet from any
unoccupied building, street or trail was required.
. Changes on incentives for any-sex tags to allow for a lottery drawing and "earn an any-
sex tag".
The incentive also includes paying for the hunters' second deer tag, after they harvest
an adult doe. This is a continuation of a budget improvement level for FY 05.
Leisure Services Department Manager GiI Spence and I are all recommending
continuation of the urban deer management program with these modifications. The
ESAC reviewed the plan at their April and May 2006 meetings and are submitting a
separate recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council review the results of this year's urban deer
management program and continue with the revised attached plan for the 2006-2007
hunting season.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Approve the attached urban deer management plan for the 2006-2007 season.
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cc: Michael Buelow, Chair, Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
GiI Spence, Leisure Services Department Manager
Kim Wadding, Police Chief
Dan Brown, Fire Chief
Don Vogt, Operations & Maintenance Manager
Jon Brown, Water Pollution Control Plant Manager
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CITY OF DUBUQUE DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN
2006-2007 Season
Prepared by: Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
&
City Health and Leisure Services Departments
The City of Dubuque's seventh urban deer management season ended January 22,
2006. The hunt was part of the City's overall urban deer management plan,
recommended by the City's Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission, and
approved by the City Council and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Attached
is a chart detailing the results of previous hunts and deer surveys.
Aerial deer surveys have been conducted each year since 1998, and most recently on
February 13, 2006. It is assumed that each year the population of deer increases by
approximately 30% (without any control.) This means that the number of fawns born
during the summer increased the pre-hunt fall population. The 2006 aerial survey
counted 339 deer, an increase of 72 from the 2005 survey. North and south areas
both increased in deer density. The City is requesting a total of 650 deer tags from the
IDNR, the same as the previous year. This amount of tags has not sold out in previous
years. The following is a breakdown of the deer harvested for 2004-05 and 2005-06:
2004-05 2005-06
11 Hunters killed 1 deer 8 Hunters killed 1 deer
6 Hunters killed 2 deer 3 Hunters killed 2 deer
4 Hunters killed 3 deer 5 Hunters killed 3 deer
2 Hunters killed 4 deer 7 Hunters killed 4 deer
3 Hunters killed 5 deer 2 Hunters killed 5 deer
4 Hunters killed 6 deer 1 Hunter killed 6 deer
1 Hunter killed 7 deer 1 Hunter killed 7 deer
1 Hunter killed 9 deer Total 80 deer harvested
Total 98 deer harvested
Fifteen any sex tags were allotted through the incentive program. By harvesting a
minimum of three does by November 1, 2005, seven hunters earned seven of these
any sex tags. By harvesting a minimum of three does after November 1, 2005, eight
hunters earned any sex tags for the 2006-07 season.
The following goals are recommended for the 2006-2007 season.
1) Limit deer population within defined areas of the city of Dubuque below 20 deer
per square mile;
2) Provide public education regarding deer and their impact on the environment
3) Encourage property owners to allow qualified deer hunters on their property.
4) Discourage citizens from feeding deer.
Recommended Manaaement Plan
Continuation of a controlled bow hunt inside the city limits and gun and bow hunting in a
special zone around the city with a total of 650 deer license tags available (400 city, 250
zone) is recommended for the 2006-07 season. The main goal of the hunt is to reduce
the deer herd by harvesting female deer, or does.
. The proposed bow hunt would begin eartier than the Iowa deer hunting season,
September 15, 2006 through January 21,2007, and end with the regular Iowa
deer season.
. All licenses would be issued for antlertess deer only, or for any sex under the
incentive program, within the city of Dubuque.
City Areas. The City will designate publicly owned lands for hunting and allow hunting
on private property with the owner's permission. The public areas for hunting include:
Eagle Point Park (47 acres)
Bunker Hill (138 acres)
Veterans Memorial Park (69 acres)
FOR Park (200 acres)
Land south of Fremont Avenue bridge following creek and railroad bed
(23 acres)
Land behind Medical Associates West campus
Marshall Park
. Hunters are responsible for obtaining permission from private landowners. A
minimum amount of land is no longer required. However, approval must be
granted by the City for hunting on property less than 3 acres based on the
following criteria:
.:. No homes/businesses within 150 ft. of property
.:. Adjacent to a 3-acre or greater parcel of habitat, Le., timber
c Field/prairie
c CRP
c Crop field
c Tree planting
.:. Property otherwise suitable for hunting
Distances from buildings, streets or trails on private property is at the discretion
of the property owner(s) OR 75 feet from any property line, occupied building or
private streeUtrail. Hunters would have to maintain a distance of 75 feet from
any property line, occupied building, street or trail on public property.
. All hunters would be required to pass an annual proficiency test and present a
valid Bow Hunter Safety Course Certificate.
. Hunters will be instructed on the special rules and regulations for hunting inside
the city limits, including the following:
Maintaining a minimum distance from residential areas and property lines,
at the owner's and neighbor's discretion or 75 feet from any property line
or occupied building on public property, and 75 feet from any street or trail
Reporting numbers of shots and/or deer harvested
Reporting specific areas and times/day of hunt
Registering all deer harvested
Reporting any citizen complaints
Hunters on private property must abide by the rules of the property owner,
in addition to the Iowa DNR rules
Field dressing on City property is not allowed
Deer must be covered or enclosed when transporting
No baiting, driving, or stalking of deer is allowed
Incentives.
The top seven (7) hunters who harvest the most does (with a minimum of three (3)
does to qualify) by October 31 , 2006 will receive a dedicated either sex license for the
remainder of 2006-2007 hunting season. In the case of no hunter reaching the three (3)
doe minimum, a maximum of three (3) either sex licenses will be issued by lottery
drawing. In addition, a weighted lottery will be held: killing one doe yields one chance
and killing two (2) does yields three (3) chances. In the case of a tie with the number of
deer killed, exceeding the seven (7) dedicated either sex licenses; a non- weighted
lottery (single entry per hunter) will take place to determine who receives the license.
The remaining hunters would be placed in the weighted lottery with six (6) chances for
three (3) does, ten (10) chances for four (4) does, etc. After October 31 doe harvest
numbers start anew for all hunters participating in the urban deer management zone
hunt to qualify for an either sex license for the following year. From November 1, 2006
through January 21,2007 the above format is repeated. In addition, if hunters have
qualified for an either sex license for the beginning of the 2006/2007 season, they must
harvest a doe before their either sex license will be issued for that year. This is to
provide an incentive to harvest at least one doe instead of buck hunting all season. This
format is repeated from year to year. Button buck or other male deer classified as
antlerless do not qualify for the incentive licenses, only female deer.
Summarv
Sept. 16 - Oct. 31,2006, seven (7) either sex licenses, minimum of three (3) female
deer for dedicated license (unless there are ties), licenses are good for the remainder of
the 06-07 hunting season. An additional (maximum) three (3) licenses will be available
by weighted lottery drawing.
Nov. 1, 2006 - Jan. 21, 2007, seven (7) dedicated either sex licenses good for 07-08
hunting season. For the top seven hunters who harvest the most does (with a minimum
of 3 does to quality), an additional (maximum) three (3) licenses will be available by
weighted lottery. An additional doe needs to be harvested in 07-08 hunting season
prior to receiving dedicated either sex license. Harvest count starts anew beginning
November 1. Does harvested during the prior October period do not count toward this
new incentive period.
Format is repeated from year to year.
Weighted Lottery Chances:
1 doe - 1 chance
2 does - 3 chances
3 does - 6 chances
4 does - 10 chances
5 does - 15 chances
Additional Incentive: The first 75 hunters who harvest an adult doe will be eligible for
a $12.00 reimbursement for the cost of their second deer tag.
Administration of the program. The program would be administered by the City's
Health and Leisure Services Department staff with the assistance from IDNR.
Evaluation. Deer hunters will be required to check in the deer harvested at the City Fire
Headquarters, 9th Street and Central Avenue and report where the deer was shot. It is
the intent to keep all public areas open during the controlled hunt if winter recreational
use is permitted. The City of Dubuque parks are closed during the winter, however,
recreational use is allowed. The parks will have special hunting times prior to their
official closure.
Any complaints regarding the hunt will be compiled and handled by the City and IDNR
staff. It is also recommended that the City continue to pay half of the cost of the aerial
survey in order to evaluate the effectiveness of Urban Deer Management Plan
(approximately $1000.)
,
May 3, 2006
Honorable Mayor Roy Buol and
City Council Members
City Hall
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque IA 52001
Dear Mr. Mayor and Council Members:
The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission is recommending continuation of the
City's Urban Deer Management Plan for 2006-07. Attached is a recommended Deer
Management Plan for the 2006-2007 season. It is based on the results of the previous year's
hunt, aerial deer count survey and input from City staff and hunters. A few changes are
proposed to address some of the hunters' concerns and to increase the deer harvest.
Changes to the plan include the following:
. The season would begin September 15 instead of October 1, allowing more time for
hunting
. No minimum amount of acreage required to hunt. (This is the only difference
between the City staff and Commission's recommendations.)
. Maintaining a minimum distance from residential area and property lines, at the
property owner's and neighbor's discretion, OR 75 feet from any property line,
occupied building or street/trail, whichever is agreed upon by abutting property
owners. A minimum distance requirement of 75 feet from any property line,
street or trail would still be required for public property. Distances from buildings,
private streets and trails for hunting on private property would be at the discretion
of the owner. Previously, 150 feet minimum distance from any property line or
occupied building and 75 feet from any unoccupied building, street or trail was
required.
. Changes on incentives for any-sex tags to allow for a lottery drawing and "earn an any-
sex tag".
The incentive also includes paying for the hunters' second deer tag, after they harvest
an adult doe. This is a continuation of a budget improvement level for FY 05.
The ESAC recommends continuation of the urban deer management program with
these modifications. The ESAC approved this plan on May 2, 2006.
,
The ESAC respectfully requests City Council to approve the attached urban deer
management plan for the 2006-2007 season.
cc: Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
GiI Spence, Leisure Services Department Manager
Kim Wadding, Police Chief
Dan Brown, Fire Chief
Don Vogt, Operations & Maintenance Manager
Jon Brown, Water Pollution Control Plant Manager
Greg Harris, IDNR
.
417106
CITY OF DUBUQUE DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN
2006-2007 Season
Prepared by: Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
The City of Dubuque's seventh urban deer management season ended January 22,
2006. The hunt was part of the City's overall urban deer management plan,
recommended by the City's Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission, and
approved by the City Council and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Attached
is a chart detailing the results of previous hunts and deer surveys.
Aerial deer surveys have been conducted each year since 1998, and most recently on
February 13, 2006. It is assumed that each year the population of deer increases by
approximately 30% (without any controL) This means that the number of fawns bom
during the summer increased the pre-hunt fall population. The 2006 aerial survey
counted 339 deer, an increase of 72 from the 2005 survey. North and south areas
both increased in deer density. The City is requesting a total of 650 deer tags from the
IDNR, the same as the previous year. This amount of tags has not sold out in previous
years. The following is a breakdown of the deer harvested for 2004-05 and 2005-06:
2004-05 2005-06
11 Hunters killed 1 deer 8 Hunters killed 1 deer
6 Hunters killed 2 deer 3 Hunters killed 2 deer
4 Hunters killed 3 deer 5 Hunters killed 3 deer
2 Hunters killed 4 deer 7 Hunters killed 4 deer
3 Hunters killed 5 deer 2 Hunters killed 5 deer
4 Hunters killed 6 deer 1 Hunter killed 6 deer
1 Hunter killed 7 deer 1 Hunter killed 7 deer
1 Hunter killed 9 deer Total 80 deer harvested
Total 98 deer harvested
Fifteen any sex tags were allotted through the incentive program. By harvesting a
minimum of three does by November 1, 2005, seven hunters earned seven of these
any sex tags. By harvesting a minimum of three does after November 1, 2005, eight
hunters earned any sex tags for the 2006-07 season.
The following goals are recommended for the 2006-2007 season.
1) Limit deer population within defined areas of the city of Dubuque below 20 deer
per square mile;
2) Provide public education regarding deer and their impact on the environment
(
3) Encourage property owners to allow qualified deer hunters on their property.
4) Discourage citizens from feeding deer.
Recommended Manaaement Plan
Continuation of a controlled bow hunt inside the city limits and gun and bow hunting in a
special zone around the city with a total of 650 deer license tags available (400 city, 250
zone) is recommended for the 2006-07 season. The main goal of the hunt is to reduce
the deer herd by harvesting female deer, or does.
· The proposed bow hunt would begin earlier than the Iowa deer hunting season,
September 15, 2006 through January 21, 2007, and end with the regular Iowa
deer season.
· All licenses would be issued for antlerless deer only, or for any sex under the
incentive program, within the city of Dubuque.
City Areas. The City will designate publicly owned lands for hunting and allow hunting
on private property with the owner's permission. The public areas for hunting include:
Eagle Point Park (47 acres)
Bunker Hill (138 acres)
Veterans Memorial Park (69 acres)
FOR Park (200 acres)
Land south of Fremont Avenue bridge following creek and railroad bed
(23 acres)
Land behind Medical Associates West campus
Marshall Park
· Hunters are responsible for obtaining permission from private landowners. A
minimum amount of land is no longer required, and distances from buildings,
streets or trails on private property is at the discretion of the owner OR 75 feet
from any property line, occupied building or private street/trail. Hunters would
have to maintain a distance of 75 feet from any property line, occupied building,
street or trail on public property.
· All hunters would be required to pass an annual proficiency test and present a
valid Bow Hunter Safety Course Certificate.
· Hunters will be instructed on the special rules and regulations for hunting inside
the city limits, including the following:
Maintaining a minimum distance from residential areas and property lines,
at the owner's and neighbor's discretion or 75 feet from any property line
or occupied building on public property, and 75 feet from any street or trail
Reporting numbers of shots and/or deer harvested
.
,
Reporting specific areas and times/day of hunt
Registering all deer harvested
Reporting any citizen complaints
Hunters on private property must abide by the rules of the property owner,
in addition to the Iowa DNR rules
Field dressing on City property is not allowed
Deer must be covered or enclosed when transporting
No baiting, driving, or stalking of deer is allowed
Incentives.
The top seven (7) hunters who harvest the most does (with a minimum of three (3)
does to qualify) by October 31, 2006 will receive a dedicated either sex license for the
remainder of 2006-2007 hunting season. In the case of no hunter reaching the three (3)
doe minimum, a maximum of three (3) either sex licenses will be issued by lottery
drawing. In addition, a weighted lottery will be held: killing one doe yields one chance
and killing two (2) does yields three (3) chances. In the case of a tie with the number of
deer killed, exceeding the seven (7) dedicated either Sex licenses; a non- weighted
lottery (single entry per hunter) will take place to determine who receives the license.
The remaining hunters would be placed in the weighted lottery with six (6) chances for
three (3) does, ten (10) chances for four (4) does, etc. After October 31 doe harvest
numbers start anew for all hunters participating in the urban deer management zone
hunt to qualify for an either sex license for the following year. From November 1, 2006
through January 21, 2007 the above format is repeated. In addition, if hunters have
qualified for an either sex license for the beginning of the 2006/2007 season, they must
harvest a doe before their either sex license will be issued for that year. This is to
provide an incentive to harvest at least one doe instead of buck hunting all season. This
format is repeated from year to year. Button buck or other male deer classified as
antlerless do not qualify for the incentive licenses, only female deer.
Summarv
Sept. 16 - Oct. 31, 2006, seven (7) either sex licenses, minimum of three (3) female
deer for dedicated license (unless there are ties), licenses are good for the remainder of
the 06-07 hunting season. An additional (maximum) three (3) licenses will be available
by weighted lottery drawing.
Nov. 1, 2006 - Jan. 21, 2007, seven (7) dedicated either sex licenses good for 07-08
hunting season. For the top seven hunters who harvest the most does (with a minimum
of 3 does to quality), an additional (maximum) three (3) licenses will be available by
weighted lottery. An additional doe needs to be harvested in 07-08 hunting season
prior to receiving dedicated either sex license. Harvest count starts anew beginning
November 1. Does harvested during the prior October period do not count toward this
new incentive period.
Format is repeated from year to year.
Weighted Lottery Chances:
1 doe - 1 chance
2 does - 3 chances
3 does - 6 chances
4 does - 10 chances
5 does - 15 chances
Additional Incentive: The first 75 hunters who harvest an adult doe will be eligible for
a $12.00 reimbursement for the cost of their second deer tag.
Administration of the program. The program would be administered by the City's
Health and Leisure Services Department staff with the assistance from IDNR.
Evaluation. Deer hunters will be required to check in the deer harvested at the City Fire
Headquarters, 9th Street and Central Avenue and report where the deer was shot. It is
the intent to keep all public areas open during the controlled hunt if winter recreational
use is permitted. The City of Dubuque parks are closed during the winter, however,
recreational use is allowed. The parks will have special hunting times prior to their
official closure.
Any complaints regarding the hunt will be compiled and handled by the City and IDNR
staff. It is also recommended that the City continue to pay half of the cost of the aerial
survey in order to evaluate the effectiveness of Urban Deer Management Plan
(approximately $1000.)
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