2018-2 RESOLUTION - HUNTING - Resolution Requesting Modification to Lee County Deer Hunting Season 2-5-18

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av13-a LEE COUNTY Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow RESOLUTION REQUESTING A MODIFICATION TO LEE COUNTY'S DEER HUNTING SEASON FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHEREAS, numerous citizens have voiced requests for an extension to the deer hunting season due increased reports of property damage caused by the deer population in Lee County; and WHEREAS, the deer population in Lee County continues to grow under the length of the current (Central) season and citizens continue to request an extension of the deer season to more adequately control the population; and WHEREAS, Lee County has a large agriculture community and a growing residential community thus it is imperative to maintain control of an increasing deer population to protect from the destruction of farmland and for the safety of the community at large; and WHEREAS, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution in March of 2010 and in October 2015 (copies attached) requesting the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission extend the deer season in Lee County and to this date, no action has been taken to extend the season. WHEREAS, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is in the process of proposing changes to the Deer Season Zones for the 2018-19 Season. WHEREAS, while Lee County is part of the current and proposed Central Season, the majority of the area surrounding Lee County including Moore County and Harnett County are a part of the Eastern Season and newly proposed Southeastern Season. WHEREAS, the difference in duration of the current and proposed Central Season compared to the current Eastern and proposed Southeastern Season is approximately 3 weeks. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners that: 1. The Lee County Board of County Commissioners requests that Lee County be moved from Central Deer Season to the Eastern Season or the proposed Southeastern Season for the purposes of extending the deer hunting season. That this change in zones be effective beginning as soon as possible in accordance with state laws. 3. All laws, rules and regulations that currently pertain to hunting deer in Lee County continue to be in force even with the change in Deer Seasons. 4. No hunting will be allowed on county property without the written approval of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners. 5. The County Clerk is directed to forward copies of this resolution to the Executive Director of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Senator Ronald Rabin, Representatives Robert Reives, II and John Sauls, the Sanford City Council, and the Town Council of Broadway. Adopted this 5th day of February, 2018. Amy M. D Irymple, Chair Lee County Board of Commissioners