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COI TA, <br /> N,;, Fs,INt1110 MIN <br /> 'l, <br /> • <br /> +* *i <br /> .L .. <br /> RESOLUTION REQUESTING A MODIFICATION TO LEE COUNTY'S DEER HUNTING SEASON <br /> FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY <br /> WHEREAS, numerous citizens have voiced requests for an extension to the deer hunting season due <br /> increased reports of property damage caused by the deer population in Lee County; and <br /> WHEREAS, the deer population in Lee County continues to grow under the length of the current(Central) <br /> season and citizens continue to request an extension of the deer season to more adequately control the <br /> population; and <br /> WHEREAS, Lee County has a large agriculture community and a growing residential community thus it is <br /> imperative to maintain control of an increasing deer population to protect from the destruction of farmland and for <br /> the safety of the community at large; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution in March of 2010, <br /> October 2015, and February 2018 requesting the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission extend the deer <br /> season in Lee County and to this date, no action has been taken to extend the season. <br /> WHEREAS, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has proposed changes in deer <br /> regulations for 2018-2019. <br /> WHEREAS, while Lee County is part of the current and proposed Central Season, the majority of the <br /> area surrounding Lee County including Moore County and Harnett County are a part of the proposed <br /> Southeastern Season. <br /> WHEREAS, the difference in duration of the proposed Central Season compared to the proposed <br /> Southeastern Season is approximately 3 weeks. <br /> NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners that: <br /> 1. The Lee County Board of County Commissioners requests that Lee County be moved from <br /> Central Deer Season to the proposed Southeastern Season for the purposes of extending the <br /> deer hunting season. <br /> 2. That this change in zones be effective beginning as soon as possible in accordance with state <br /> laws. <br /> 3. All laws, rules and regulations that currently pertain to hunting deer in Lee County continue to be <br /> in force even with the change in Deer Seasons. <br /> 4. No hunting will be allowed on county property without the written approval of the Lee County <br /> Board of County Commissioners. <br /> 5. The County Clerk is directed to forward copies of this resolution to the Executive Director of the <br /> North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Senator Jim Burgin, Representative John Sauls, <br /> the Sanford City Council, and the Town Council of Broadway. <br /> Adopted this 15"'day of April, 2019. <br /> Amy M. Dalrymple, Chair <br /> Lee County Board of Commissioners <br /> 1 TTEST: 0 <br /> IA I/ 1I/ With! / <br /> err-1i er G T.I ler to the Board <br />