The East Grand Forks City Council has approved applications for two special deer hunts this fall, to be conducted in October and November. The first hunt, an accessibility hunt from Oct. 9-11, will have four tags available, while the second standard hunt from Nov. 15-23 will have 12 tags. The hunts will take place in designated areas of the Greenway.
The city is working with the Options Resource Center for Independent Living to facilitate the accessibility hunt, which aims to provide opportunities for individuals with accessibility needs to participate in the deer hunt. Last year, the hunters in East Grand Forks had a 60% success rate, while the success rate for special hunts is around 30%. Details on the deer tag lottery and hunt specifics will be determined closer to the hunt dates. The application deadline for the hunt is Sept. 15, with fees applicable for residents and non-residents, except for accessible hunts. The city plans to prioritize East Grand Forks residents for deer tags, especially for buck tags, but will also consider non-residents.