Programs

In accordance with Sheriff’s Meadow’s hunting policy, archery hunting of white-tailed deer is allowed by permit on designated properties.

The 2026 hunting season will start September 21st

Please note that the hunting season has been expanded to allow for a late winter season from January 1st – February 14th and an early fall season from September 21st – October 1st. Archery will be allowed by permit on SMF properties listed in our hunting policy during this expanded season.

We are providing the following information to help you navigate your walks in the woods: Hunting begins half an hour before sunrise, ends half an hour after sunset, and is NOT allowed on Sundays.

Archery hunting of deer is allowed by permission on only the following five properties that are also open to the public:

Brookside Ridge Preserve
Phillips Preserve
Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary
Middle Road Sanctuary
Quansoo Farm

if you are interested in hunting on a Sheriff’s Meadow property, email Joseph Rogers at rogers@sheriffsmeadow.org for an application.

Hunting is NOT allowed on these Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation properties that are open to the public

Bittersweet Hill
Brightwood Park
Caroline Tuthill Preserve
Eastman & Knapp Preserves
Huckleberry Barrens
Nat’s Farm
Packard Preserve
Roth Woodlands
Sheriff’s Meadow Sanctuary
Slater Preserve
Hall & Olive Tilghman Preserve
Wallen, Preston, & Shands Preserve
West Chop Woods

We recommend wearing blaze orange while out on the trails (whether you are hunting or not). Please email Catherine at hall@sheriffsmeadow.org if you’d like to hear about SMF’s available merch!

White Tailed Deer 2026 Season