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County defers CHAP hunting‑access contract while hunting rights and liability are clarified
Summary
After extended discussion with park representatives and a private‑lands biologist, commissioners agreed to delay signing a five‑year CHAP hunting/access contract until lease language and hunting‑rights assignments (and liability flows) are clarified with the park board and the current land operator.
The Clay County Commission paused action on a proposed five‑year CHAP (controlled hunting/access program) contract after an extended discussion about who should sign the agreement and whether hunting rights are already granted under an existing lease.
Todd Conover, a private‑lands biologist invited to the meeting, and Tony Keller, a park board representative, joined commissioners to explain the CHAP program’s flexibility and safeguards. Commissioners and park representatives debated whether the Clay…
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