Urban Deer Archery Hunt

Deer Hunting


The Morgantown City Council has approved the use of Urban Deer Archery Hunts as a way to reduce the deer population in and around the community after the Urban Deer Committee explored alternatives, made recommendations to City Council, and completed an aerial deer count. It also helps feed homeless by providing donations of venison to local kitchens and shelters. The following resources are provided to make sure residents are aware of all aspects of the Urban Deer Archery Hunt.

Alternative Methods


We understand that a hunt may not be every resident's first choice when controlling deer population. For those interested, we are compiling resources to educate citizens about how to create a deer-resistant yard or property. These can be found at the bottom of the page under "Preventative Measures."
Deer

Related Documents

  1. 2016 Thermal Infrared Imaging White-Tailed Deer Survey Report (PDF)

2015 Urban Deer Archery Hunt


Due to the reduced deer population in the City, 78 hunters who participated last year were selected for the 2016 Urban Deer Archery Hunt. The hunt begins September 3.
  1. 2016 Finalized Regulations (PDF)

Statics From Deer Hunts

Year
 Hunters
 Deer Taken
 Pounds of Venison Donated
 2011
  67
  45
 400
 2012
  77
  118
 1,617
 2013
  90
  137
 1,831
2014
 88
 105
 853
2015
 88

Inception

  1. Aerial Study and Deer Count (PDF)
  2. City Ordinance Adopting Section 505.18: Urban Deer Management (PDF)
  3. May 2010 Urban Deer Committee Recommendations to City Council (PDF)

Preventative Measures


Many residents have discussed the impact of a large deer population on planting gardens and flowers on their property. The following alternative resources are provided in an effort to reduce the impact of deer on plants.