Deer Management/Archery Program Meeting - North County Governmental Center

Archery Program Public Information Meetings

Archery is the primary management tool used by landowners on private property and account for over 96% of the deer harvested in Fairfax County. The Archery Program was developed with the recognition of archery as a safe, efficient, and sustainable deer management tool in regions such as Fairfax County. The Archery Program will be conducted as part of the Fairfax County Deer Management Program from September 24, 2011 to February 11, 2012.

During the Archery Program, a qualified Archery Group will conduct deer management activity from elevated tree stands in authorized areas within a selected park. Each group is comprised of experienced hunters who have demonstrated superior marksmanship and skill. An ethical standard is strictly enforced for all participants in the Archery Program. All activity conducted at least 100 feet from park property lines and 50 feet from established park trails. Selected parks will NOT be closed to park patrons during this time. Sunday hunting is not permitted in Virginia.

Archery Program Public Information Meetings will be conducted in each Supervisor’s District where park sites have been selected for the FY12 Archery Program (Deer Management Program):