Cedar Rapids Urban Deer Hunt

     
The City of Cedar Rapids will continue its annual Urban Deer Hunt for the 2009-2010 season as authorized by Resolution No. 0762-09-07 (signed September 5, 2007). The Urban Deer Hunt is scheduled for September 12, 2009 to January 31, 2010.  

Hunting permits are required and will be issued after successful completion of the following:

• Attend a (one-time only) 8-hour Iowa Bow Hunter's Safety Course.
  For more information about the course and available dates, contact the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
   

• Complete an Urban Deer Management application available at Dick's Sporting Goods, Gander Mountain, Palo Outdoors or the Central Fire Station (1010 1st Street NW). 
  
  You may also download the application packet here:
  
  2009-2010 Cedar Rapids Urban Deer Hunt Application Packet (PDF file)
  
   

• Complete an annual proficiency certification test at Palo Outdoors.
   

• Attend the Urban Deer Hunt Rules and Regulations Class (required of all hunters each season):
  
  * Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 6:00 p.m. - Central Fire Station Classroom, 1010 1st St. NW
      OR
  
  * Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 6:00 p.m. - Central Fire Station Classroom, 1010 1st St. NW
   

Hunting permits will be issued at the end of the Urban Deer Hunt Rules and Regulations Class, provided all other bulleted items above have been completed.

If you have any questions, please contact Battalion Chief Larry Stusak at (319) 286-5224 or Chief Steve Havlik at (319) 286-5210.