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Clay County commissioners adopt revised 2026 deer‑hunting zones, moving Zone 666 to rifle
Summary
After hearing from dozens of residents and reviewing DNR guidance, the Clay County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a draft ordinance adjusting 2026 deer‑hunting zones (including making Zone 666 rifle‑allowed) and instructed staff to draft final ordinance language for publication and DNR notification.
The Clay County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously April 21 to adopt a draft ordinance adjusting deer‑hunting zones for the 2026 season, including designating Zone 666 to allow rifle hunting while retaining rifle access in Zone 239 and keeping Zones 262 and 269 as shotgun only.
The board took the action after receiving 59 public comments (26 in person and 33 online) during an April 7 public hearing and a follow‑up work session. County staff summarized options ranging from taking no action—leaving the new state statute in place—to countywide shotgun only, or a split by highways. The adopted motion, moved by…
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