The Conway Robinson State Forest will be closed to recreational use on Monday Nov 15, Monday Nov 22, Tuesday, Nov 30, and Monday Dec 13 for the Deer Management Program, which is continuing for its third year. According to data from the neighboring Manassas National Battlefield, deer populations are about 160 per sqare mile, even though biological carrying capacity is 40-60 per square mile. This overpopulation has affected tree regeneration in the forest and damaged the habitat for other species of wildlife. The goal of the program is to reduce the deer population. Hunting will be conducted only on those four days listed above. Please contact stateforest@dof.virginia.gov with any questions.
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