Public Hunting Access on City Land North of Aberdeen
Summary
The new ordinance extends hunting rights near Aberdeen from pheasant to waterfowl, with early-morning noise enforcement left to police and some concern raised about wounded geese on city waters.
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Free to the city — GF&P covers the program costs.
Hunters gain new waterfowl opportunities close to town.
Residents near hunting areas may face early-morning noise and wounded birds on public waters.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Aberdeen City Council Meeting - Jun 15, 2026
The city's unused 40-acre former gravel pit near the water treatment plant is now open to public hunting and recreation for three years through Game, Fish & Parks — free to the city. GF&P also mowed a walking trail at Willow Dam northwest of town.
Aberdeen City Council Meeting - Mar 16, 2026
The new ordinance extends hunting rights near Aberdeen from pheasant to waterfowl, with early-morning noise enforcement left to police and some concern raised about wounded geese on city waters.
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