[Ord. No. 2433, 8-28-2023]
A. 
Archery Deer Hunt Permit. Each person who participates in the archery hunt within the City shall hold a permit issued by the City. Permits are valid for one (1) calendar year.
1. 
Permit requirements:
a. 
Be over the age of eighteen (18) years.
b. 
Provide a copy of a photo ID.
c. 
Provide a copy of a current Missouri State archer permit.
d. 
Provide a copy of a Missouri State bow hunters safety course certificate of completion as provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
e. 
Provide a copy of a property owner permission form. The owner, lessee or agent may revoke such consent at any time by notifying the City's Financing Department in writing.
2. 
The hunter shall notify abutting property owners or property residents that the hunt has been permitted. This notification shall include the hunting season dates.
3. 
The permit fee will be in the amount provided in the City fee schedule.
4. 
Valid permit and property owner permission form must be carried with the hunter at all times during hunting and shall be produced to any authorized Law Enforcement Officials upon request.
5. 
Suspension/revocation of permit:
a. 
Upon issuance of a ticket under this Section by the Police Department, the permit shall be suspended.
b. 
Upon conviction for a ticket issued under this Section, the permit shall be revoked. If a not guilty verdict is found, the permit shall be reinstated.
c. 
At any time if any permit requirements, as outlined in this Section, becomes void, the permit shall be revoked.
d. 
The City Administrator may suspend or revoke the permit issued hereunder at any time for any violation of the rules and regulations of the City archery deer hunt.
B. 
Hunting Regulations.
1. 
It shall be unlawful for any person within the limits of the City to shoot or discharge any bow and arrow unless that person abides by and complies with the rules and regulations under this Section, as applicable. The use of longbow, recurve and/or compound bows, and the discharge of broadhead or other hunting arrows is permitted within the limits of the City for the purpose of pursuing and taking deer during the bow hunting deer season established by and consistent with Section 252.002, RSMo. et seq., and all applicable rules and regulations issued by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
2. 
Any person hunting pursuant to this Section shall be subject to the following restrictions, as applicable:
a. 
Hunting under this Section is unlawful unless the property which is used is ten (10) acres or more, which the hunter owns, or on property of ten (10) acres or more, which is used with the written permission of the property owners.
b. 
It shall be unlawful for any person in the City limits to shoot or discharge a bow and arrow in a manner that causes the arrow to land on any property other than the property on which the arrow is shot or discharged.
c. 
It shall be prohibited to use and/or discharge any type of bow and arrow on public property within the City limits unless specifically permitted by the respective political jurisdiction.
d. 
The archery hunt authorized by this Section shall conform to all Missouri State regulations as defined by the Missouri Department of Conservation and shall be limited to whitetail deer only.
e. 
Has on his/her person a valid tag issued by the Missouri Department of Conservation to pursue and take deer with a bow.
f. 
Has on his/her person a certificate that he/she has successfully completed a Missouri Department of Conservation approved hunter safety course as specified by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
g. 
Property which is used is located not closer than one hundred twenty (120) feet from any dwelling or occupied structure of a building, public thoroughfare or person, and is located not closer than four hundred fifty (450) feet from any school, church, or day care facility.
h. 
It shall be unlawful for any person seventeen (17) years of age or younger to participate in deer hunting pursuant to this Subsection unless under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who conforms with the requirements under this Section.
i. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge a broadhead or other hunting arrow in the direction of any dwelling or occupied structure or building, person or animal, except whitetail deer.
C. 
Discharge Restrictions.
1. 
All hunting shall be conducted from an elevated position that is at least ten (10) feet in height and faces the interior of the property. The elevated position (deer stand) shall be located in such a way as to direct arrows toward the interior of the property, and at an angle towards the ground when fired.
D. 
Deer Retrieval And Cleaning.
1. 
Any hunter obtaining a valid permit shall follow the subsequent retrieval requirements for the killing or injuring of deer while hunting:
a. 
Make a reasonable search to retrieve the deer and take it into his/her possession. This does not authorize the act of trespassing or any other violation of this Code.
b. 
Immediately notify any property owner, other than the specific property owner who previously authorized the hunt, of the fact that an injured or dead deer is or might be located on his property.
c. 
Obtain permission to enter the property of any property owner upon which an injured or dead deer is located prior to engaging in a reasonable search and retrieval of the deer.
2. 
Any hunter obtaining a valid permit shall follow the following cleaning requirements for the successful harvesting of deer while hunting:
a. 
Report the hunter's name, City archery deer hunt permit number, sex of the deer, and the location of the harvest within two (2) business days by calling the Police Department.
b. 
Follow all State Department of Conservation guidelines regarding field dressing and processing the animal.
c. 
Shall not field dress the deer in a public or conspicuous location.
E. 
Nothing contained in this Section shall apply to persons participating in training courses or seminars sponsored by an accredited educational institution, or persons participating in an activity or business specifically authorized by the Board of Aldermen with conditions which the Board of Aldermen deem appropriate for the health, safety and general welfare of the community.