Wildlife Management Program

Administered by the Granville Police Department

The Village has adopted a Wildlife Management Program to address problems related to the high numbers of deer in several Village neighborhoods. The Wildlife Management Program was adopted to make the Village habitat less attractive for deer, to reduce the damage to landscaping and other plantings, and to minimize the other negative impacts of deer.

The Wildlife Management Program also allows the limited hunting of deer within the Village. Bow hunting is authorized in selective areas to reduce the size of the herd. The bow hunting program is controlled and regulated by the Village and is designed to be unobtrusive. Hunting may be allowed on public property as well as private properties that have been offered for hunting by the property owners.  Hunters are selected by the Village based upon specific qualifications, including total years of hunting experience, prior urban deer hunting participation, and/or a law enforcement background.  Hunters are expected to follow all Ohio hunting regulations as well as regulations established by the Village. Property owners who wish to offer their properties for inclusion in the bow hunting program can contact the Granville Police Department at 740.587.1234 or fill out the Land Owner Permission Form as well as the Waiver Form.

Hunters who would like to participate in the Granville bow hunting program are also encouraged to contact the Granville Police Department at 740.587.1234 or follow this link to download a copy of the Hunter Permit Application Packet.

Associated Fees

Backgound Check: $25.00

Administrative Fee: $10.00

Proficiency Test: Payable to the listed merchant