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Committee debates alternate-hunter rules, cites DNR statute 29.592; no decision reached
Summary
Committee members discussed options for alternate-hunter status and whether to allow a mentored hunter in addition to a primary hunter, referencing DNR statute 29.592. No final decision was made; the matter will be taken to the Howard Village Board for consideration.
Members of the Deer Control Committee discussed possible approaches for establishing alternate-hunter status when a primary hunter cannot hunt in a designated area, including allowing one primary hunter plus a mentored hunter who complies with DNR statute 29.592.
The minutes state the committee considered that a mentored hunter could serve as an additional hunter if the mentored hunter is in compliance with the cited DNR statute. Committee discussion did not produce a final rule; the item will be brought to the Howard Village Board for consideration.
Separately, the committee unanimously agreed to keep the same hunting-skill requirements and will send that recommendation to the Village Board for approval. Humane Officer Matt Atkinson arrived at about 6:45 p.m. during the public comment period and was briefed on the discussion.
No formal motion adopting a specific alternate-hunter policy appears in the minutes; the committee’s role at this meeting was to review options and forward proposals to the Village Board.
