Deer Hunt Begins Oct. 1 in Holmdel Park's Ramanessin Section

On Saturday, two dozen elevated tree stands were erected in the Ramanessin section of Holmdel Park, where bow hunters will be permitted to stalk white-tailed deer from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset. The hunting season runs from Oct. 1, 2011 - February 18, 2012.

The mostly undeveloped Ramanessin section of Holmdel Park is just one of the 15 areas in the county park system where deer harvesting is permitted.

According to the county parks department,  a total of 480 deer were reported killed by 805 hunters countywide during the 2010-2011 season. Of those, 50 were killed by bow hunters in Holmdel. 

To get a county hunting license, hunters must obtain a valid NJ hunting license or permit, present a hunting safety education card, provide proof of being at least 18 years old, and pay $20. For more information, call call 732-842-4000 ext 4256 or email
wildlife@monmouthcountyparks.com.

The Monmouth County Park System's Deer Managment Program annual report contains more information on the longterm progress of the program to thin the deer herd at county parks. Click here to access it from this page, in the Deer Management section of the county website.