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Board amends county code to allow hunting with rifles under conditions
Summary
After a public hearing with one speaker, the board amended county code section 30‑2 to permit hunting with rifles of caliber greater than .22 only when fired from elevated platforms at least eight feet high, consistent with planning commission recommendation.
The Board of Supervisors amended County Code section 30‑2 to permit hunting with rifles larger than .22 caliber when used from an elevated platform at least eight feet above ground, following a public hearing that drew one speaker.
Staff said the change responds to safety concerns about rifle shots in flat terrain: the elevated‑platform requirement is intended to ensure shots are angled downward, reducing the likelihood of long‑range ricochet or travel across level ground. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed language and recommended approval.
A member of the public attending the hearing raised a question about whether handicapped hunters would be exempted from the elevated‑platform requirement; staff and supervisors said state permits and Wildlife Resources (DWR) processes address special accommodations. After the public comment period the board voted to approve the ordinance amendment; recorded ayes carried the measure.
Ending: The amendment will take effect according to county code timing and staff will coordinate any guidance or outreach to hunters about the new rules and how DWR permits interact with county requirements.
