+MREAGLEWO1 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 (edited) There is a deer hunt going to be happening soon. Attached is the postcard I recieved today in the mail. I figured I should put it on here so others can see if didnt recieve it as many many caches are in the reservation. Edited January 10, 2008 by MREAGLEWO1 Quote Link to comment
+nikcap Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Signed log, took venison. Thanks for the info, I've seen more parks closed out right this year for deer control. Monmouth County parks has actually been giving out tickets to hikers with out permits during hunting periods. Anyone know about Watchung Reservation, I was actually considering heading there Tuesday. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I know Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge and Tourne Park and Pyramid Mtn in Morris County close on certain dates each winter for "deer control". Quote Link to comment
+Pris6966 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I know Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge and Tourne Park and Pyramid Mtn in Morris County close on certain dates each winter for "deer control". I wish someone would perform "deer control" in my backyard! :-) Quote Link to comment
+Quoddy Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 These hunts are common in North Jersey, and are usually not kills, but rather sterilization darting to control population. Still, I wouldn't want to be hit by one of those either. Quote Link to comment
+nikcap Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 These hunts are common in North Jersey, and are usually not kills, but rather sterilization darting to control population. Still, I wouldn't want to be hit by one of those either. Oh, so no venison? They should re-introduce the bobcat and coyote to these areas, that will help control the deer population! Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 These hunts are common in North Jersey, and are usually not kills, but rather sterilization darting to control population. Still, I wouldn't want to be hit by one of those either. Oh they are often kills. Sometimes they hire trained marksmen, sometimes they are netted and a bolt is shot into their heads. Sometimes they just allow hunters who apply for a special permit. Quote Link to comment
+frelancr Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Signs I saw up at the res said marksmen with shotguns.... luv to live in one of them houses next to the res now...huh? Quote Link to comment
+Pris6966 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 They should re-introduce the bobcat and coyote to these areas, that will help control the deer population! Great. Then I would have deer AND bobcats and coyotes in my backyard. Quote Link to comment
+MountainRacer Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Signs I saw up at the res said marksmen with shotguns.... luv to live in one of them houses next to the res now...huh? The Res? Like, the Ramapo Res. on 202? That'd be scary, it gets crowded even on cold days. Quote Link to comment
+Old Navy Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 These are trained marksmen to thin out the population, I believe they must take a couple does first before they can take a Buck. The marksmen will each receive 40 Lbs of venison with the rest going to food banks. Also Nik, I believe Watchung Reservation has managed their popultion well and only closed 1 or 2 days last fall, so there should be no problem caching there. Quote Link to comment
+frelancr Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 (edited) Signs I saw up at the res said marksmen with shotguns.... luv to live in one of them houses next to the res now...huh? The Res? Like, the Ramapo Res. on 202? That'd be scary, it gets crowded even on cold days. nononono...we're talking about SOUTH MOUNTAIN REServation.... of course there COULD be other spots doing this, but THAT is where I saw the signs... Edited January 13, 2008 by frelancr Quote Link to comment
+weathernowcast Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 There is a deer hunt going to be happening soon. Attached is the postcard I recieved today in the mail. I figured I should put it on here so others can see if didnt recieve it as many many caches are in the reservation. this starts THIS tuesday Quote Link to comment
+Peconic Bay Sailors Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) Signs I saw up at the res said marksmen with shotguns.... luv to live in one of them houses next to the res now...huh? I wouldn't worry about that... State law says you cannot hunt within 500 feet of a residence, structure... and I did see "safety zone" posters there last weekend... that's more than the effective range of a shotgun... As far as introducing Cayotes & Wolves to South Mountain Reservation, as suggested by another poster... In South Mountain Reservation??? How long do you think they would survive??? We are not talking wide open spaces here... That would make nearby residents really happy, I'm sure! Little FiFi in the backyard would soon become an appetizer... Edited January 28, 2008 by Peconic Bay Sailors Quote Link to comment
+Peconic Bay Sailors Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) Also... as we found out yesterday... All the roads thru the park are closed until NOON, for joggers, on Sundays... Edited January 28, 2008 by Peconic Bay Sailors Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I know Lord Stirling You do, give him my regards. Thanks for the info, I was considering going to South Mtn on Saturday, now I aint. Quote Link to comment
+MREAGLEWO1 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 I know Lord Stirling You do, give him my regards. Thanks for the info, I was considering going to South Mtn on Saturday, now I aint. you can on saturday.....it is only tuesdays and thursdays Quote Link to comment
+nikcap Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) ... Thanks for the info, I was considering going to South Mtn on Saturday, now I aint. you can on saturday.....it is only tuesdays and thursdays Any way we can arrange hunting to commence when Avroair is in the park? I heard he was trying to turn Geocaching up a notch and make it more challenging! Edited January 29, 2008 by ekitt10 Quote Link to comment
+MREAGLEWO1 Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 well 63 deer was taken today... Quote Link to comment
+Bro Man Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 119 deer killed so far in Essex County hunt The Essex County-sponsored deer hunt at South Mountain Reservation today yielded 17 deer, bringing the total number of deer removed to 119, according to Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo. The take includes six deer -- four males and two females -- from the morning session and 11 more -- four males and seven females -- from the afternoon, DiVincenzo added. The 119 deer have been culled from the 2,047-acre reservation since the hunt began Jan. 29. Volunteer sharpshooters working from tree blinds have killed a total of 54 males and 65 female deer on the three days the hunt has been allowed. The reservation stretches across Millburn, Maplewood, West Orange and South Orange, and the hunt is scheduled to take place on most Tuesdays and Thursdays until Feb. 28. DiVincenzo said the hunt would be suspended Tuesday because of Lincoln's birthday, and the park will be open. Quote Link to comment
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