The Chief Animal Control Officer, under general direction of the Director of Public Health, supervises the activities of the Animal Control Division, manages the Council Bluffs Animal Shelter, issues cattery/kennel licenses and farm permits, and performs the same duties as the Animal Control Officers.

2011 - 2012 Council Bluffs Urban Deer Management Program

Season Opens September 10, 2011 and closes January 29, 2012 - Archery only! 300 tags will be available and can be purchased later this fall at Woods Sporting Goods -531 Veterans Memorial Hwy.

2011 Schedule Dates for Bow Hunter's Proficiency Testing

Exempt Hunters
These hunters are exempt from taking the proficiency test but still need to fill out the application form.
2011-2012 Council Bluffs Bow Hunting Guideline and Rules

2011-2012 Council Bluffs Urban Deer Management Permit Application

Permission to Hunt Card

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Dog and Cat Licenses

All City dog and cat licenses expire each year on December 31st.

• Dog licenses may be purchased, without penalty, until end of business on February 14th each year. A $15.00 penalty will be assessed to each dog license sold on or after February 15th each year.

• Cat licenses may be purchased, without penalty, until end of business on March 14th each year. A $15.00 penalty will be assessed to each cat license sold on or after March 15th each year.

• Licenses purchased for new pets will be sold for 1/2 price when purchased on or after July 1st.

Staff

	Galen Barrett Chief Animal Control Officer	Phone (712) 328-4656 Fax (712)388-0293 gbarrett@councilbluffs-ia.gov 2821 South 15th Street Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
	Animal Control Staff consists of: 1 Division Secretary
	1 Clerk/Typist
	2 Full-time Animal Control Officers
	3 Part-time Animal Control Officers