505.15 HUNTING PROHIBITED.

   (a)   The hunting of animals or fowl, including any game or wildlife, within the Municipality is prohibited with exceptions as set forth herein. No person shall hunt, kill or attempt to kill any animal or fowl, including any game or wildlife, by the use of firearms or any other means, except as follows:

(1)   While hunting waterfowl with the proper license in the east, west or north breakwaters, the harbor or open waters of Lake Erie.

(2)   A property owner operating under the authority of an Ohio Division of Wildlife damage control permit and in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Chief of Police.

      (3)   A person acting in compliance with regulations set forth by the Ohio Division of Wildlife and rules and regulations established by the Chief of Police to remove animals deemed to be a nuisance. “Nuisance wild animal” means a wild animal that interferes with the use or enjoyment of property, is causing a threat to public safety, or may cause damage or harm to a structure, property, or person as defined by OAC 1501:31-1-02.

   (b)   This section does not apply to any land designated as a hunting preserve pursuant to Section 505.21.

   (c)   Chapter 549, Section 549.08 Discharging Firearms does not apply if the firearm used is within the regulations set forth by the Ohio Division of Wildlife and rules and regulations established by the Chief of Police.

   (d)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.

(Ord. 70-24. Passed 5-6-24.)