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Farmland Preservation to distribute agricultural hunting tags to help control deer damage
Summary
The board confirmed it applied for agricultural hunting tags from the Pennsylvania Game Commission for four properties; tags are issued at one per five acres and are intended to allow harvest of antlerless deer to reduce crop damage, with safety rules governing elevated-stand bow hunting.
Dennis Steadman told the July meeting the organization applied for agricultural tags from the Pennsylvania Game Commission for four properties that are suitable for safe archery hunting. He said the commission issues one tag per five acres and that the program is meant to help farmers control deer populations causing agricultural damage.
"We, apply for 4 of our properties that are suitable for safe archery hunting," Steadman said. He explained that the commission issues one tag for every five acres of suitable land and that tags allow harvest of antlerless deer, which helps reduce crop damage.
Board members discussed safety rules for hunting from elevated stands and the process for distributing tags to stewards and hunters. John Carney and others noted good communication with existing hunters and the intent to keep the roster and permissions current. Steadman said he had received confirmation emails for the properties and expected the physical coupons to arrive by mail for distribution.
The board did not change hunting policy at the meeting; members emphasized continued stewardship oversight and safety compliance for permit holders.
