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The impacts of deer browse on plant communities are witnessed throughout the forest ecosystem. Pictured: A noticeable browse line and damage from over-browsing deer.

Deer Management

Updated August 4, 2011

Metro Parks has completed eight seasons of deer management in an attempt to reduce deer density levels in its parks and conservation areas in order to restore and maintain a balanced ecosystem. Regionally and throughout the state, changes in habitat and the elimination of natural predators have allowed deer herds to grow to unnatural densities.

In some areas, deer densities have been documented at more than 200 per square mile. Densities that exceed 20 per square mile are associated with threats to biodiversity.

Since 2004, sharpshooters have culled more than 1,000 deer in the park district and the venison has been donated to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Last season, more than 10,000 pounds were donated.

2011 Archery Program

Press Release | Archery Rules | Application (archery proficiency test required)

08/04/11: Lottery applicants: If your name was selected you will be called by August 5. Due to volume, we cannot contact all applicants to share results.

Metro Parks will allow hunting by bow and arrow or crossbow in select areas by permit only this fall as part of its ongoing deer management program. Each permit, determined by lottery July 29, is good for up to six people, including up to three adults and three juveniles.

Two box blinds will be installed in two locations for hunters requiring wheelchairs for mobility. Wheelchair-bound hunters may live outside of Summit County. All other participants must be Summit County residents.

 

 

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Kid Rangers
The Junior Ranger safety program teaches area kids how to be safe in the Metro Parks.

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Fall Hiking Spree Pavilions & Shelters

 



















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