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Grand Rapids defers proposed public‑land archery deer hunt after neighborhood opposition
Summary
Staff announced a pause on a proposed archery deer hunt on city-owned land and plans to defer any public‑land pilot to fall 2025 after mixed public input, a petition opposing the pilot and private landowner withdrawal; staff will focus on education and regional study results before returning to the commission.
City staff presented an update on wildlife management and said they will pause the proposed pilot archery deer hunt on public land and return with more engagement and data in fall 2025.
"We are intending to defer that hunt on publicly owned property until the fall of 2025," Mr. Hurd said, citing new public feedback and additional countywide study data. He summarized public engagement:…
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