FARGO (KFGO) - 49 deer were harvested in Fargo's 11th annual 2016-2017 urban deer hunt. That's a new record. The seasons run from the end of August through the end of January, in approved locations along the Red River, much of it park district property.
The park district's Clay Wittlesey says based on the results, the city commission and park district have approved another hunt for 2017-2018.
There were 43 hunters in the most recent season with a success rate of 53% and there no disputes between hunters and residents.
Wittlesey says without the special season, the urban deer herd would grow out of control.
Fargo started the bow hunt to curb the deer population in 2006 in response to complaints from property owners about damage and other problems caused by the deer population.