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."
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2019 Urban Deer Archery Hunt


The 2019 Urban Deer Archery Hunt runs from September 7, 2019 through January 31, 2020.

Rules and Regulations

  1. 2019 Urban Deer Hunt - Rules and Regulations

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
 122 791
2016   88 610
2017 64 97 626

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.