Closures

White-tailed deer management

Please be informed that bow hunting is taking place in many parks in accordance with the Park Commission’s White-tailed Deer Management Program. These parks will remain open during this Program. Please use caution and stay on blazed trails.

A few parks will be closed for firearm hunting on 5 days in December and January.

For specific information, including the hunt schedule and hunting map, please click the links below.

Contact (973) 326-7600 with additional questions.

The Morris County Park Commission is currently responsible for the stewardship of 20,197 acres of land with 344.3 miles of trails. It recognizes that a controlled hunting program is the most efficient and effective way available to minimize the severe threats posed to the biodiversity of native flora and fauna by overabundant white-tailed deer populations. The MCPC's controlled hunts are specifically used as a population management tool and do not represent recreational hunting opportunities. The MCPC is no longer accepting applications for the 2020/21 season; interested hunters should reach out in July 2021 to get on next season’s waiting list.

• History of the Program
• Why Deer Management is Necessary
• How to Get Involved
• Information for Non-Hunters
• Program Rules & Regulations
• 2020/21 MCPC Hunt Maps 
• 2020/21 Deer Management Hunt Schedule