(A) Hunting of deer is only permitted within a cemetery exceeding 100 acres in size in the aggregate, except that no hunting of deer is permitted within 100 yards of any real property used or zoned for residential purposes.
(B) No person shall use a firearm or air rifle to hunt deer. No person shall carry a firearm or air rifle while hunting deer.
(C) Hunting of deer shall only be done with bows and crossbows. No person shall discharge a bow or crossbow toward any building or dwelling in such a manner that an arrow might strike it.
(D) Hunting of deer shall only be done by a person possessing a permit and any additional permits required under the laws and regulations of the State of Ohio or the federal government. Any person engaged in deer hunting must comply with all conditions and restrictions imposed by the Chief of Police as part of the permit, and must have the permit on his or her person at all times while engaged in deer hunting.
(E) Hunting of deer shall only occur with the prior written consent of the owner of the cemetery.
(F) Hunting of deer shall only occur at such times as the cemetery is closed to the public.
(G) No person shall hunt deer except from an elevated stand at least ten feet above the ground.
(H) Deer shall only be hunted for the purpose of culling their numbers, and not for recreational purposes.
(I) Notwithstanding the foregoing, any person hunting deer shall be liable for any damage or injury caused to persons or property as a result of deer hunting.
(Ord. 17-2003, passed 10-1-03) Penalty, see § 101.99