Deer Management Hunting Program

Hunting for deer management is allowed on some Westmoreland Land Trust properties by special permit only.  Specific restrictions apply to each property where hunting is allowed:

Ackermann – only antlerless archery and antlerless flintlock muzzleloader hunting; only by special permit.
Schwarz – only archery hunting; only by special permit.
St. Xavier – only archery hunting; only by special permit.

Preference for award of a permit is given to those hunters who contribute significant volunteer assistance with designated stewardship projects or workdays organized by the Westmoreland Land Trust, and to those hunters who are committed to active assistance with management of the deer population.

Hunting permits are now closed for the 2024/2025 season.  If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for a hunting permit, or to be included in our volunteer email to begin to accrue hours to be considered for a permit next season, please email [email protected] with an expression of your interest, full contact information (name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and CID #), and specify the property of interest to you.