Deer Management
The East Goshen Township Board of Supervisors formed the Deer Management Committee in 2007 for the Township to explore options to reduce human-to-deer conflicts throughout the Township. The committee recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Deer Management Program implementing controlled archery hunting within a number of the Township-owned open space properties. The Board agreed and adopted the East Goshen Township Deer Management Program. On May 23, 2017, the Board of Supervisors disbanded the Deer Committee and migrated their tasks associated with the Deer Management Program to the Township Staff.
To participate in this program, you must be a member of an approved Deer Management Group as outlined on pages 8 – 10 of the Deer Management Program. Groups must apply to the township by April 30th to be considered for hunting in the following archery season. Please email Lynn Werkheiser (lwerkheiser@eastgoshen.org) and Chas Linder (clinder@eastgoshen.org) with any questions about the program or application process.
2025-2026 Season Dates: Saturday, 9/20/24 – Saturday, 1/24/26
2025-2026 Deer Program Resolution
Links to Other Deer-Related Information:
Wild white-tailed deer and COVID-19: There is currently no evidence to indicate that deer can spread SARS-CoV-2 to humans. Lyme Disease Information: Help protect your family from Lyme disease
Tick Handbook: A link to an integrated guide for homeowners, pest control operators, and public health officials for the prevention of tick-associated disease