Another update....
Had a conversation with the President of the HOA. At this point, the idea of letting hunters in the development is received with overall positive response. The committee will make a final decision and get approval from the board, which seems to be a technicality. They have a clear idea on their guidelines of which archery only is the biggest rule. In the past, they tried to limit hunting to three days a week and only between 10am and 3pm. They figured out that that is not working. Now they opened up to all legal hunting hours.
At present, they have 2 homes (lots) where the owners are allowing outside hunters to come and hunt. Those homeowners allow for hunters to sit on porches. He's waiting to hear from other homeowners. In addition, they have a number of "green belt areas" that are owned by the HOA. The committee will be reviewing these to see if any are favorable for hunting.
From their understanding, archery hunting season is opening up on Oct. 5 and he will let me know as soon as he can. Once I have all information and "all clear" from him, I'll let you know so we can talk about a possible multi hunter approach on a weekend or provide who ever is interested with the contact information. The homeowners ask to be notified when hunters are coming and all communication goes through me and the HOA President. They will also provide little signs "Hunter on property" for hunters to put by the road when they set up on a particular property.
This is a great opportunity to show to the public that hunters can be polite, respectful and conduct ethical hunting methods.
Thanks y'all and good luck!