Montgomery Parks Cooperative Archery Managed Deer Hunting Program utilizes carefully selected, prequalified archery deer hunting groups to hunt deer, only, within assigned park(s). Montgomery Parks holds to high standards of safety, regulations, and hunter ethics. Selected groups are held to the highest level of expectations and accountability. Continued participation is contingent upon satisfying these standards.
Interested hunting groups/organizations may contact the Montgomery Parks Deer Management Program to be added to the list of interested/qualified groups for consideration for available archery managed deer hunting projects. The following is a list of basic requirements for consideration:
Group Requirements:
Groups must consist of/demonstrate:
- Group Name
- Identified Group Leader(s)/Coordinator(s)
- At least 6 intended participating hunters (pending qualifications)
- Possession of, or active pursuit of, group Liability Insurance policy (min $1,000,000 per occurrence with M-NCPPC; Montgomery Parks named “Additional Insured”)
- Resume’ outlining group experience (if any)
- Written, verifiable references for the group (if available)
- Mandatory attendance of Pre-season safety and procedural training meeting
Individual Participant Requirements:
Participating hunters must demonstrate:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- State sanctioned Hunter Safety/Education Certification
- State sanctioned and/or NBEF Bowhunter Education Certification
- Experience of at least 3 years of archery hunting AND harvest records indicating harvest of at least 5 deer with archery equipment within the past 5 years (or at least 10 harvested within the past 10 years)
- Fulfillment of the requirements of a background check
- Successful completion of Montgomery Parks Archery Shooting Qualification standards (at specified ranges, only)
- Signature of M-NCPPC; Montgomery Parks Ethics Pledge & Waiver of Liability
- Valid Photo I.D.
- Current Maryland Hunting License and Archery Stamp
If your group is interested in becoming involved, please contact:
- Email Wildlife Management & Ecology Unit
- Phone 301-962-1351