Deer Management Hunt At Schooley's Mountain This Fall

LONG VALLEY, NJ — A population controlling deer hunt will take place on Schooley's Mountain over several periods this fall and winter.

The hunt isn't recreational, officials say, and is within the regulations set by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife. The goal is to reduce and maintain deer populations and to help native plants recover from excessive grazing.

"These communities are critical for the sustainability of our preserved areas and for the support of native wildlife species," officials said.

All hunts are bow and arrow hunts; no guns are allowed in the Schooley's Mountain hunt.

Here are the dates for Schooley's Mountain County Park North:

• Fall Bow: Sept. 8-Oct. 26
• Permit Bow: Oct. 27- Dec. 24
• Permit Bow: Dec. 26-31
• Winter Bow: Jan 1.-Feb. 16
• Hunting is allowed on Saturdays

Here are the dates for Schooley's Mountain County Park South:

• Fall Bow: Sept. 10-Oct. 26
• Permit Bow: Oct. 29- Dec. 24
• Permit Bow: Dec. 26-31
• Winter Bow: Jan 1.-Feb. 15
• Hunting is not allowed on Saturdays

"The Morris County Park Commission has attempted to reduce the public inconvenience of park closings by limiting the number of dates on which the parks will be closed to the minimum number that we feel can ensure a successful program," officials said.

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