Second Day Of Union County Deer Hunt To Be Held Wednesday

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The second day of the Union County deer hunt will be held on Wednesday rather than Monday due to the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday.

The hunt operates in the Watchung Reservation, the Summit portion of Passaic River Park, Ash Brook Reservation, Lenape Park, Nomahegan Park, Oak Ridge Park and the Hawk Rise Sanctuary.

The parks will remain open during the hunt; however, portions of some roadways inside the park may be closed for short periods, if necessary.

Park patrons are urged to stay on the marked hiking, walking and bridle trails. Park users also are urged to adhere to the county ordinance that requires that pets be restrained on a leash.

The first day of the deer management program began on Jan. 8 with a total of 47 deer killed.

The majority of the deer were killed in the Watchung Reservation with 21 dead.

Here is the full list of the number of deer harvested from each park:

• Passaic River Park, Summit - 1
• Lenape Park - 7
• Nomahegan Park - 3
• Ash Brook Reservation - 8
• Oak Ridge Park - 4
• Hawk Rise Sanctuary, Linden - 3

For further information, go to the County's website at here or contact the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-527-4900. Hunters interested in joining this program in a future year can get onto a mailing list for applications through the website.

• See Related: 47 Deer Killed In First Day Of Union County Hunt

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