Loudoun Co. to Conduct Two Managed Deer Hunts in Nov.

Loudoun County is conducting two additional three-day managed deer hunts at Bles Park and Edgar Tillett Memorial Park in Ashburn Nov. 7, 14 and 21.

The hunts are being conducted in order to prevent degradation of natural resources and negative impacts to the health of the herd since the carrying capacity of deer at the park sites has been exceeded.

A previously announced hunt will be conducted at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Leesburg Oct. 17, 24 and 31.

Both hunts are archery-only events. Hunters will be allowed to harvest a buck with a minimum of four points total after harvesting at least one antlerless deer.

Hunters can register in person Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the PRCS Administrative Office or register online at www.loudoun.gov/webtrac. Hunters and alternates will be selected through a lottery registration ending midnight Oct. 12 and will be notified Oct. 13. Lottery tickets are $10 for Loudoun residents and $15 for non-residents. Hunters may purchase as many lottery tickets as they wish.

Participants must have a Virginia hunting license, pass a qualifier at local ranges, purchase a $30 Loudoun County hunting permit by Oct. 25 at www.loudoun.gov/webtrac and attend a mandatory orientation.

For a list of frequently asked questions and more information, visit www.loudoun.gov/prcs or call (703) 777-0343.

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