Swarthmore College’s Deer Hunt is On
For the 12th consecutive year, Swarthmore College will conduct a public hunt of the deer population in the College’s Crum Woods, on the west side of the creek. This year’s archery hunting will occur in the woods during Pennsylvania’s archery season (mid-October through November). Signs will be clearly posted in the woods to indicate where and when this will take place.
Hunters will only hunt in pre-approved areas and must abide by all rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The hunters’ time on campus has been approved by the College’s COVID task force, and they will be expected to follow all COVID guidelines.
Hunters will be active mainly in the early morning and late afternoon and evening hours. If you encounter any problems, please call Swarthmore Public Safety at 610-328-8000.
More information about the College’s deer population management is available on the Crum Woods Stewardship website.