Urban Deer Hunting Program 2008-2009

Started in 1991, the Urban Deer Hunting Program has been successful in lowering the number of car versus deer crashes, as well as reducing the amount of property and landscape damage within the city limits.

Every year the Urban Deer Hunting Program looks for experienced bow hunters to assist in continuing the success of the program. To participate in the Urban Deer Hunting Program, interested hunters are required to attend an orientation prior to the start of deer hunting season. At the orientation, members from the Gahanna Police Department, the Gahanna Parks Department, as well as a representative from ODNR, discuss the rules and regulations of the program and areas which are available for hunting (see box). This year there were over 250 people that registered and were approved to participate in the 2008-2009 deer hunting season.

This year’s deer hunting season runs from September 27th, 2008 thru February 1st, 2009. All hunters must follow State rules and regulations, as well as the rules and regulations set forth by the Gahanna Program (see box). Statistics for the Urban Deer Hunting Program will be available in late December.

Please continue to check back to this website for any updates or changes. If you would like any additional information or have any questions, Gahanna Police Department Urban Deer Hunting Program..

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