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Council discusses hunting near homes after deer shot crosses private property
Summary
Following an incident where a deer legally shot on Forest Service land crossed onto private property and died, the council discussed hunting proximity rules (600-foot rule) and suggested contacting state representative Jason Kyle to pursue changes, but took no local regulatory action.
Mayor Richard L. Sorensen briefed the council on a recent incident in which a deer shot legally on Forest Service land traveled onto private property and later died. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the sheriff responded; the council noted the incident highlights friction when hunting occurs close to residences and discussed the difficulty of changing state hunting regulations that allow shooting within 600 feet of homes in some circumstances.
Council members recalled past lobbying efforts and suggested contacting state Representative Jason Kyle to consider legislative changes. No ordinance or local restriction was adopted at the meeting; the item remained a topic for future outreach and possible coordination with state lawmakers and the Forest Service.
