Focus Area: Quality of Life
Staff Contact: Mike Sirna/Paul Krueger
Subject: Consideration of Resolution No. 25-1073 allowing the hunting of deer with bow and arrow for the 2025-2026 season as defined by the Olathe Urban Deer Management Program.
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Consideration of Resolution No. 25-1073 allowing the hunting of deer with bow and arrow for the 2025-2026 season as defined by the Olathe Urban Deer Management Program.
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Summary:
Urban deer overpopulation can become a significant issue within municipal settings. Overpopulation of deer may contribute to the potential for increased risk for deer-vehicle collisions, disease spread, and an imbalance within the ecosystem. Hunting can be an effective tool in the management of deer populations within communities. Important information regarding the program, such as participation requirements and municipal code conditions can be found on the Urban Deer Management tab located on the front page of the Animal Care & Control webpage.
The Urban Deer Management Program (codified in Olathe Municipal Code Section 9.14.110) allows the City Council to approve property for the harvesting of deer by bow and arrow. A written report must be provided for each property from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) indicating the property owner has overpopulation and property damage caused by the deer. All applicants must also meet all State and City of Olathe permitting requirements.
One property owner has requested permission to harvest deer on their property for the upcoming 2025-2026 hunting season. The applicant indicated they were participating in the program prior to the August 1st application deadline. Maps showing the area for bow hunting and all supporting information have been attached for further review.
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Financial Impact:
Not Applicable
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Action Needed:
Approve Resolution No. 25-1073 allowing the hunting of deer with bow and arrow for the 2025-2026 season as defined by the Olathe Urban Deer Management Program.
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Attachment(s):
A: Richard Davis Property Location and Permission
B: Richard Davis KDWP Letter
C: Clint Barnes Application Request
D: 2025 Annual Report for Urban Deer Management Program
E: Proposed Resolution Allowing Applicants to Harvest Deer