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Commissioners defer decision on Deer Hunting Firearms Ordinance until May 1

Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners · February 17, 2026
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Summary

After discussing public hearings held Feb. 11, the board agreed there is no need to vote immediately on a proposed Deer Hunting Firearms Ordinance; Chairman Tom Appel clarified enforcement responsibilities and the board set May 1, 2026 as the earliest date for a vote.

Chairman Tom Appel led discussion about public hearings held Feb. 11 on a proposed Deer Hunting Firearms Ordinance and clarified which entity would manage enforcement if the board adopted an ordinance. Appel told the board a decision need not be made immediately and noted that the board could postpone a vote until May 1, 2026.

The board registered consensus to wait for additional information and to revisit the issue at a future meeting. No motion or vote on an ordinance occurred at the Feb. 17 meeting.