2014-2015 White-Tailed Deer Management Program
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Morris County Park Commission will be conducting a controlled deer hunt in accordance with its White-tailed Deer Management Program which aims to improve forest health in the parks through the management of the deer population. These controlled hunts are specifically used as a population management tool.
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 2015 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 - Chester
Township
Includes Cooper Mill, Kay
Environmental Center, Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center and Willowwood
Arboretum, and lands managed for Chester Township
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December 2014
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January 2015
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February 2015
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8
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5
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Schooley’s Mountain County Park –
Washington Township
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December 2014
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January 2015
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February 2015
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Lewis Morris County Park -
Harding, Mendham, and Morris Townships
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December 2014
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January 2015
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February 2015
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Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic
Area - Kinnelon Borough; Boonton and Montville Townships
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December 2014
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January 2015
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February 2015
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6
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Tuesday
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6
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11
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Morris County Park Commission, is one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey, currently protects and maintains 18,600 acres at 38 distinct sites and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
