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County board adjusts hunting zones; planning commission member summarizes change
Summary
Commissioner Jenny Mojo reported the county board recently amended hunting zones after a state law change allowing rifles; zone 666 east of 9 and north of Highway 10 will be rifle‑allowed for the upcoming season while much of the county remains shotgun‑only. The board will revisit the change after the season in 2027.
Commissioner Jenny Mojo updated the planning commission on a recent County Board decision to realign hunting zones following a state legislative change. Mojo said the board added zone 666 — described as east of County Road 9 and north of Highway 10 — to allow rifles in that zone for the upcoming season, while most other parts of the county remain shotgun‑only.
Mojo told commissioners the board received significant public input during its public hearing (about 60 people in the room and roughly 35 online comments), and that opinions were wide‑ranging. The County Board decided to adopt the change for the season and will revisit the policy in 2027 to assess outcomes and local sentiment.
Mojo emphasized engagement and that the sheriff’s office had recommended maintaining some carve‑outs; the commission did not take a formal action on hunting zones during this meeting — the update was informational.
