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The City of Orono does allow, with a firearms use permit and under certain circumstances, hunting within the City limits. First, it should be known that in Orono a bow and arrow, a pellet gun, and the usual shotgun or .22 rifle would all be considered firearms.
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Do you have a pest problem in your garden or orchard in which you prefer not to trap or poison? Depending on the problem and location, it may be possible to obtain a firearm use permit to shoot at the pest, whether it be rabbits or maybe a woodchuck. You must fill out the City of Orono Firearms Use Permit, pay a$10 fee, and abide by any rules imposed by the Police Department. (Note: a trapping permit is necessary if you plan to use this option instead.) |
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The City of Orono allows hunting of deer by special permit. To obtain the permit, the hunter must fill out the Firearms Use Permit application, have written permission from the property owner, and must abide by all DNR rules. The property must be a minimum of five (5) acres. For complete instructions, obtain materials from the Orono Police Department. Applications for the hunt will not be accepted prior to August of each year. There is a $25 fee for processing the application and the hunter must allow one week for the permit to be issued. Absolutely no deer hunting is allowed with rifle or shotgun. |
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Goose Hunt |
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The City of Orono allows hunting of geese by special permit. To obtain the permit, the hunter must fill out the Firearms Use Permit application, have written permission from the property owner, and must abide by all DNR rules. The property must be a minimum of ten (10) acres. For complete instructions, obtain materials from the Orono Police Department. Applications for the hunt will not be accepted prior to August of each year. There is a $25 fee for processing the application and the hunter must allow one week for the permit to be issued. Only shotguns will be allowed for the goose hunt. |
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Again, no shooting of any kind is allowed within Orono without a special permit. If you wish to target shoot within Orono, you must obtain a Firearms Use Permit application and pay a $10 fee. Your application will be reviewed by the Police Department and a determination will be made if a permit will be issued. |
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| For any questions about shooting or hunting within the City of Orono, please call the Police Department at 952-249-4700 during business hours. You may download the Firearm Use Permit form below, but remember you may need additional documents to fully complete your application. | |
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Click here to download the Firearm Use Permit request form (You'll need version 5 or later of Adobe Acrobat Reader™ to view and print this document. Click here if you need to install the reader.) |
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