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Polk County commissioners opt to promote NC Registered Lands Program rather than enact written-permission hunting ordinance
Summary
After a public hearing with dozens of residents for and against a proposed written-permission-to-hunt resolution, Polk County commissioners voted 4-1 to promote the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Registered Lands Program and assist residents who wish to register their property.
Polk County commissioners voted 4-1 on Nov. 16 to begin encouraging the State’s Registered Lands Program as an alternative to adopting a local written-permission-to-hunt resolution, following a lengthy public hearing in which residents voiced safety concerns and competing views about landowner burden.
The Board’s motion, introduced by Commissioner Gasperson and seconded by Vice-Chairperson Watson, directs county government to promote the Wildlife Resources Commission’s Land Registration program (General Statutes Chapter 113 Article 21A) and help residents complete registration and, if necessary, acquire proper posted signs. Chairperson Cindy Walker called the final vote; Commissioner McDermott cast…
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