Hunters' wanted for O'Hara Township Deer Program

The O’Hara Township Deer Management Program is Accepting Applications for Qualified and Ethical Archery Hunters

The O’Hara Township Deer Management Program is looking for volunteer hunters to assist in controlling the deer population. Only authorized hunters will be permitted to hunt on O’Hara Township Properties and on participating private properties with archery equipment during the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s designated archery season.

A der management program began in O’Hara Township many years ago, using an outside third party after complaints about deer began to increase. Recently the township has made sweeping changes to the program to increase the safety and effectiveness of the program while promoting transparency, community engagement and responsible stewardship of resources.

O’Hara Township receives a great number of calls each year which include deer hit by vehicles resulting in damage to vehicles and injured / deceased deer lying in residents’ yards. Complaints from residents regarding damage to trees, foliage, bushes and gardens are received regularly.

If you are an experienced and ethical archery hunter and wish to participate in the O’Hara Twp. Deer Management Program as a volunteer hunter please apply.

The Controlled Hunt will take place from: September to January during the PA deer seasons. There is no special season, and all PA Game Commission laws and regulations apply.

To qualify for the O’Hara Township Deer Management Program, hunters must meet the following criteria:

18 years of age or older.

Experience in archery hunting and has successfully harvested several deer in past seasons.

No criminal history.

Will agree to hunt in assigned areas for the entire season.

Complete hunting logs of dates, times, and census information.

Will agree to abide by all PA Game Commission Rules and Regulations as well as Regulations set by the O’Hara Township Deer Management Program.

Will Complete the approved bowhunting safety course and proficiency test.

The application period for volunteer hunters will be from May 13, 2026, through June 12, 2026. Applications will be available on the O’Hara Township Webpage www.ohara.pa.us/police-department or paper copies can be picked up at the O’Hara Township Municipal Building. Applications for consideration can be submitted by email to pgoodman@ohara.pa.us or in person (Monday through Friday, 8AM-4PM) by the end of business on June 12, 2026, at the O’Hara Township Municipal Building located at:

O’Hara Township

325 Fox Chapel Road

Pittsburgh Pa. 15238