Agenda 09/26/2017 Item #16D1609/26/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize the Chairman to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to allow youth hunts for Collier County
residents at Pepper Ranch Preserve in December 2017 and February 2018.
OBJECTIVE: To facilitate FWC-sponsored youth hunts at Pepper Ranch Preserve.
CONSIDERATIONS: At its January 12, 2010 meeting, Agenda Item 10D, the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) directed the County Attorney and County Manager to wor k with FWC to
coordinate the Youth Hunting Program for Collier County residents at Pepper Ranch Preserve. Since
then, the Board has annually approved youth hunts at Pepper Ranch Preserve.
This item is to seek Board approval of a Youth Hunt Memorandum of Agreement for youth hunts on the
following dates: December 8-10, 2017 (Hog Hunt) and February 23-25, 2018 (Turkey Hunt).
By entering into this agreement with FWC, the Board will become a volunteer landowner with the Youth
Hunting Program of Florida, thereby allowing FWC-administered youth hunts for Collier County
residents to occur at Pepper Ranch Preserve. Adult volunteers who have successfully passed a criminal
background history check, and are qualified will plan and facilitate the hunts.
Participants in the Youth Hunting Program of Florida must:
Be 12 to 17 years old;
Complete the Florida Hunter Safety Course <http://myfwc.com/hunting/safety-
education/courses/>;
Be accompanied by a parent or guardian;
Complete a Marksmanship Certification. (Attached as back-up for informational purposes);
Complete the Unconditional Release of Liability Risks form. (Attached as back-up for
informational purposes);
Submit a refundable deposit to secure position once they are selected for a youth hunt.
The Memorandum of Agreement and Unconditional Release of Liability Risks form have been reviewed
by the County’s Risk Management Division and are acceptable. The Final Management Plan for Pepper
Ranch Preserve, approved by the Board on June 28, 2011, Agenda Item 16E6, includes youth hunts as an
allowed activity.
FWC has previously administered youth hunts where hunting was limited to county residents. FWC
advises that such limitation often results in the youth hunt not being full. As such, FWC will first accept
youths that are Collier County residents, and, if the hunt is not full, it will open the hunt up to non-Collier
County residents.
The staff is recommending that the Board Chairman sign the Youth Hunt Memorandum of Agreement
before FWC because it is FWC policy to sign all Youth Hunt Memorandums of Agreement after the
Landowner has signed.
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FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Agreement was derived from the FWC standard form agreement.
This item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board approval. - JAB
RECOMMENDATION: To approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement to allow Youth Hunts for
Collier County residents at Pepper Ranch Preserve in December 2017 and February 2018.
Prepared By: Melissa Hennig, Senior Environmental Specialist, Parks and Recreation Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. YouthHuntMOU_2017-18 (PDF)
2. Liability Risk Release (PDF)
3. Marksmanship Certification (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.16
Doc ID: 3575
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize the Chairman to sign a Memorandum of
Agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to allow yo uth hunts for
Collier County residents at Pepper Ranch Preserve in December 2017 and February 2018.
Meeting Date: 09/26/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Operations Analyst – Parks & Recreation
Name: Matthew Catoe
08/03/2017 1:46 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Parks & Recreation – Parks & Recreation
Name: Barry Williams
08/03/2017 1:46 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Risk Management Jeff Walker Additional Reviewer Completed 08/03/2017 2:14 PM
Parks & Recreation Ilonka Washburn Additional Reviewer Completed 08/04/2017 4:48 PM
Parks & Recreation Matthew Catoe Additional Reviewer Skipped 08/07/2017 7:06 AM
Operations & Veteran Services Sean Callahan Additional Reviewer Completed 08/13/2017 6:50 PM
Public Services Department Joshua Hammond Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 08/15/2017 7:03 AM
County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 08/16/2017 12:03 PM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 08/17/2017 10:30 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 08/17/2017 4:16 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/18/2017 3:03 PM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 08/22/2017 12:20 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 08/24/2017 4:08 PM
Board of County Commissioners Michael Cox Meeting Completed 09/12/2017 9:00 AM
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Packet Pg. 1848 Attachment: YouthHuntMOU_2017-18 (3575 : Youth Hunt Agreement)
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Hunter Safety and Public Shooting Ranges Section
Youth Hunting Program of Florida
UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY RISKS
I/We have knowingly and willingly entered into a YHPF activity and agree to abide by its rules, terms, provisions and conditions. I/we understand
that if any person displays unsafe, unethical, illegal, or disruptive actions/attitudes or disobeys rules/policies, the entir e party may be removed from
the activity in the sole discretion of the Huntmaster, who has absolute authority over the activity. I/we further understand that most youth hunts
normally end approximately mid-day on Sunday and that participants will not be permitted to leave before then. In the event photographs, slides,
interview or video tapes are made, I/we consent to the release of those images for use by the FWC in support of YHPF.
In consideration for the right to participate in the YHPF activity, I/we unconditionally release, indemnify and hold harmless:
________________________________(Landowner)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Wildlife Foundation of Florida
Youth Hunting Program of Florida
As well as any other organization associated with this youth hunt and all their officers, directors, trustees, employees, volunteers, agents,
individually and collectively ("released parties") from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action and damages , including
attorneys' fees, for personal injury or loss either at or en route to and/or from the YHPF activity, resulting from any accident, incident or
occurrence arising out of, incidental to or in any way resulting from, the YHPF activity whether or not caused by any release d party's negligence
or gross negligence. I/We agree that I/we, my/our heirs, successors and assigns will not make any claim or institute any suit against the released
parties. This release is full, final and unconditional, and is given for good and valuable consideration. But for this rele ase, the named child or I
would not be allowed to participate in the YHPF activity. This release is intended, and shall be construed, to exclude the released parties
from any and all liability.
I/we further acknowledge and understand that no warranty, either expressed or implied , is made by YHPF as to the YHPF activity, or of any roads,
buildings, gates or other improvements, and that dangerous conditions, risks and hazards do exist, including: poisonous snak es, insects and spiders;
blinds and tree stands, whether or not erected by participant(s); erosion and general condition of the land, both on and off roadways or trails, creating
rough, hazardous and dangerous driving and walking conditions; animals both wild and domestic that may be diseased and/or pot entially dangerous;
deep water; persons with firearms and knives; and the use of vehicles. I/we am/are aware of these conditions and expressly assu me all dangers, risks
and hazards.
I/We give permission to have emergency first-aid administered in the sole discretion of the Huntmaster and to be transported by the most expedient
means of conveyance to the nearest physician, hospital, or clinic and to receive such treatment as medically prescribed by ph ysician(s).
I/we acknowledge and understand that this release applies to all my family members serving as YHPF participants and volunteers. As used in this
release, the terms I, my person and myself applies regardless of the nature of my involvement with the YHPF, and whether or not I attend any YHPF
activity, accompany a minor child, serve as a volunteer, or otherwise, and includes to the maximum extent permitted by law any minor children
participating in any YHPF activity.
YOUTH
Street Address, City, State and Zip
Signature Print Name Date
PARENT/GUARDIAN
Street Address, City, State and Zip
Signature Print Name Date
I am unable to accompany my child and authorize ______________________________ to serve as the guardian and give them permission to seek
and authorize medical treatment in the event of an emergency during the YHPF activity during the weekend of ____________________________.
VOLUNTEER
Street Address, City, State and Zip
Signature Print Name Date
Names of other family members that may be assisting you this weekend:
Rev. 6/3/2009
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FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Hunter Safety and Public Shooting Ranges Section
Youth Hunting Program of Florida
Marksmanship Certification
The responsible pursuit of hunting involves many ethical considerations. A few of these are as follows:
• Being familiar with the firearm or bow to facilitate its proper and safe use.
• Being confident with the use of the firearm or bow to enable an enjoyable hunt.
• Being able to avoid a poorly placed shot and its consequences.
In order to further these and other considerations, the following three rules have been established:
1. Each participant (youth hunter) selected for a YHPF youth hunt is required to practice with the firearm
or bow, intended to be used on the youth hunt, within 14 days prior to the youth hunt. This practice
may be accomplished over a period of days. This will require a minimum of the following:
a.) For rifle hunts - 10 rounds of factory load ammunition placed in a target at a range of
100 yards; this completed form and the target should be presented at check-in for the
youth hunt.
b.) For shotgun hunts - 10 rounds of factory load ammunition at appropriate targets, clays,
etc; this completed form should be presented at check-in for the youth hunt.
c.) For bow hunts - 10 arrows placed in a archery target at a range of 20 yards; this
completed form and the target should be presented at check-in for the youth hunt.
Should these not be presented at check-in, the Huntmaster will have the option of excluding the youth
hunter from hunting until proficiency has been demonstrated.
Note: Should the event require different criteria (such as a shotgun patterned at 30 yards for turkey
hunting) please consult with your Huntmaster for the appropriate recommended practices.
2. Upon arrival at the youth hunt, the participant (youth hunter) will be required to demonstrate
marksmanship proficiency and knowledge as well as to verify that the firearm or bow is still properly
sighted. The Huntmaster may exclude any participant from hunting until this requirement has been
accomplished. In the event that the participant's firearm or bow is not properly functioning or appears
unsafe, an alternate firearm or bow may be used.
3. A marksmanship shooting activity will be held as soon as practical on each youth hunt. At that time, all
participants (youth hunters) will be required to show proficiency and knowledge of their firearm or bow
in order to be allowed to hunt.
We certify that _____________________________________________________ (youth hunter) did use a
_____________________________________________ (firearm or bow) fired at _____________ yards on
__________________________________ (date) and did exhibit sufficient skills to be allowed to participate
in a wild game youth hunt.
Range Coordinator/Witness ______________________________________________________________ Signature
Parent/Guardian _________________________________________________________________
Signature
Participant (youth hunter) ___________________________________________________________ Signature
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Packet Pg. 1850 Attachment: Marksmanship Certification (3575 : Youth Hunt Agreement)