Ordinance No. 124B Hunting & Discharge of Weapons

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5. Archery Deer Hunting. 1. Hunting shall be done from elevated deer stands only. 2. Hunters shall not drive or herd deer into a hunting area. 3. All hunters must have appropriate State licensing and required permits for all deer taken. 4. The maximum duration of a deer hunting permit shall be three weeks. Such weeks must appear on the permit. A permit may authorize the discharge and use of (bow) weapons a maximum of three consecutive days in any single week. Such days must appear on the permit. Other activities (such as setting up stands) may take place on the days on which weapons discharge is not permitted. Weeks do not need to be consecutive but must be within hunting season. 6. Archery Turkey Hunting. 1. All hunters must have appropriate State licensing and required permits for all turkey taken. 2. The maximum duration of a turkey hunting permit shall be six weeks. Such weeks must appear on the permit. A permit may authorize the discharge and use of (bow) weapons a maximum of three consecutive days in any single week. Such days must appear on the permit. Other activities may take place on the days on which weapons discharge is not permitted. Weeks do not need to be consecutive but must be within hunting season. Section 5. Severability. Should any section, subdivision, clause or other provision of this Ordinance be held to be invalid in any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or of any part hereof, other than the part held to be invalid. Section 6. Repeal. Gem Lake Ordinance No. 124 and any past versions are hereby repealed. Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. Dated: September 17, 2024. G&di,en A)��&"h4 Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Mayor Melissa Lawrence, Acting City Clerk Hunting and Discharge of Weapons Ordinance No. 124B