The City of Cedar Rapids will continue its annual Urban Deer Hunt for the 2012-2013 season as authorized by City Council Resolution # 0762-09-07.  The Urban Deer Hunt is scheduled for September 15, 2012 through January 20, 2013.  Fire Captain Jason Andrews, program manager, will issue hunting permits upon completion of the following:

• Attendance at an eight-hour Iowa Bow Hunter’s Safety Course. (one-time only)
• Completion of an Urban Deer Management application available at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Gander Mountain, Palo Outdoors, Affinity Archery, Central Fire Station (1010 1st Street NW) or on the City’s Web site at www.cedar-rapids.org/fire.
• Complete an annual proficiency certification test at Palo Outdoors, 1204 1st Street, Palo or Affinity Archery, 711 Center Point Road NE, Cedar Rapids.  The proficiency certification test must be taken at the location that the hunter attends the orientation session.  The proficiency test should be completed prior to the orientation session.
• Mandatory attendance at the Urban Deer Hunt Rules and Regulations Class (only one class required) at Palo Outdoors, 1204 1st Street, Palo or Affinity Archery, 711 Center
  Point Road NE, Cedar Rapids. 

Orientation session dates are:

▪ Wednesday, August 22nd – 6:00-7:30 PM – Palo Outdoors
▪ Tuesday, August 28th – 6:00-7:30 PM – Affinity Archery
▪ Saturday, September 8th – 9:00-10:30 AM – Palo Outdoors
▪ Wednesday, September 12th – 6:00-7:30 PM – Affinity Archery
▪ Saturday, September 22nd – 9:00-10:30 AM – Palo Outdoors

Hunting permits will be issued at the end of the Urban Deer Hunt Rules and Regulations class, provided all items have been completed.  For complete information, visit the City’s Web site at www.cedar-rapids.org/fire.