The Morris County Park Commission will be conducting a controlled deer hunt in accordance with its White-tailed Deer Management Program which aims to reduce the threats posed to native flora and fauna by overabundant deer populations. These controlled hunts are specifically used as a population management tool and do not represent recreational hunting opportunities.

The following parks will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC all day on the specified dates and will only be open to hunters with special access permits. Bow hunting is scheduled in additional Morris County Parks between now and February 2013 but these parks will remain open to the public. Additional information, including the complete hunting schedule, can be found on the Morris County Park Commission’s website: www.morrisparks.net.

Black River County Park: Cooper Mill, Kay Environmental Center, Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center and Willowwood Arboretum, and lands managed for Chester Township
Chester and Bedminster Townships

• November 29, 2012
• December 4, 6 & 13, 2012
• January 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2013
• February 7, 2013

Lewis Morris County Park
Harding, Mendham, and Morris Townships

• November 28, 2012
• December 5 & 12, 2012
• January 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2013
• February 6, 2013

Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
Kinnelon Borough; Boonton and Montville Townships

• November 30, 2012
• December 7 & 14, 2012
• January 11, 18 & 25, 2013
• February 1 & 8, 2013

Schooley's Mountain County Park
Washington Township

• November 28, 2012
• December 5 & 12, 2012
• January 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2013
• February 6, 2013