Controlled deer hunts underway at historic sites in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
MANASSAS, Va. — The annual deer management program is now underway at six national parks and historic sites overseen by the National Park Service. ...
MANASSAS, Va. — The annual deer management program is now underway at six national parks and historic sites overseen by the National Park Service. Catoctin Mountain Park, Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields, Manassas National Battlefield Park, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Harpers Ferry national historical parks are conducting the deer reduction operations to protect and restore native plants, promote healthy and diverse forests, and preserve historic landscapes. Extensive safety measures are in place to protect park visitors and neighbors during operations.