(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) COMPOUND BOW.
A long bow whereby the manual release and draw of the string is aided by mechanical pulleys or other devices attached to the bow.
(2) CROSS BOW.
Any device whereby an arrow, dart or other projectile is directed toward a target by the mechanical release of a string, usually, but not necessarily, by the pulling of a trigger, attached to a fixed object or bow.
(3) LONG BOW.
That hunting weapon whereby a projectile or arrow is directed toward a target by means of the manual drawing and release of a string attached to a pole or rod known as a bow.
(B) Hunting within the village shall be prohibited unless otherwise permitted under this section. No person shall hunt, kill or attempt to kill, or pursue any animal or fowl by the use of firearms, air rifles, crossbow, longbow, compound bow, or bow, or employ any other device commonly used to wound or kill wild birds or quadrupeds, except:
(1) With the written approval of the City Manager;
(2) In full compliance with the written guidelines of the village sanctioned hunting program; and
(3) In full compliance with all applicable state statutes and regulations.
(C) An owner of land with the village may continue eradication of rodents that are not protected by the state through established hunting seasons. Any property owner upon prior approval of the City Manager may eradicate pests, other than rodents, which are not regulated by regular hunting seasons.
(D) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for a first offense and a third degree misdemeanor for a second or multiple offense.
(Ord. 14-01, passed 8-27-01) Penalty, see § 130.99