Archery deer hunt has begun in Bethel Park parks
Seven archers began deer hunting in Bethel Park’s municipal parks.
Started on Sept. 16, the hunt will continue through January with a short break in late November.
The program is through Suburban Wildlife Management Solutions.
Archery hunting is not permitted on Sundays (except dates noted). Specific dates include through Nov. 11; Sunday, Nov. 12; Nov. 13-18; Sunday, Nov. 19; Nov. 20-24; and Dec. 26 to Jan. 27, 2024.
Volunteer archers have undergone an application background process, proficiency testing, and are licensed and authorized for this activity.
Since 2018, there’s been a 40% increase in the number of vehicle-related deer incidents in Bethel Park. Therefore, new deer management measures following Pennsylvania Commission Guidelines were implemented in February to better manage the herd and reduce the number of deer-related vehicle accidents in the community.
Visit https://bethelpark.net/community/wildlife to learn more about the management program.