New Hanover Township 2026-2027 White-Tailed Deer Regulated Archery Hunting Program
Town of New HanoverCity · New Hanover, PA- Due
- Jul 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
The 30-second brief
New Hanover Township is soliciting applications for its 2026-2027 White-Tailed Deer Regulated Archery Hunting Program to manage overpopulation concerns including traffic accidents and Lyme disease. The program permits 32 qualified archery hunters to harvest antlerless deer across seven designated zones: Wassmer Tract, Township Authority, Moyer Tract (North/South), Deep Creek Park, Parestis Open Space, and Hickory Park. Participants must utilize the PA Game Commission's Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP), pass a proficiency test at Frontier Archers Association, and attend a mandatory safety meeting on September 8, 2026. Applications are due by 5:00 PM on July 30, 2026, at the Township Municipal Building. Selected hunters must commit to a minimum of 10 hunting hours between September 19, 2026, and January 23, 2027.
Completed application, Archery experience information, Game law compliance record, Criminal record, Executed Participant Acknowledgment Form, Executed Indemnification Agreement
Residency status, Random drawing (if oversubscribed), Archery proficiency test results, Background check
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Summary
New Hanover Township is soliciting applications for its 2026-2027 White-Tailed Deer Regulated Archery Hunting Program to manage overpopulation concerns including traffic accidents and Lyme disease.
The program permits 32 qualified archery hunters to harvest antlerless deer across seven designated zones: Wassmer Tract, Township Authority, Moyer Tract (North/South), Deep Creek Park, Parestis Open Space, and Hickory Park. Participants must utilize the PA Game Commission's Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP), pass a proficiency test at Frontier Archers Association, and attend a mandatory safety meeting on September 8, 2026. Applications are due by 5:00 PM on July 30, 2026, at the Township Municipal Building. Selected hunters must commit to a minimum of 10 hunting hours between September 19, 2026, and January 23, 2027.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Residency status
- Random drawing (if oversubscribed)
- Archery proficiency test results
- Background check
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Completed application
- Archery experience information
- Game law compliance record
- Criminal record
- Executed Participant Acknowledgment Form
- Executed Indemnification Agreement
- Submit to
- 2943 N Charlotte St, Gilbertsville, PA 19525
- Scope location
- Gilbertsville, PA
- Reported agency
- New Hanover Township
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of New Hanover?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 2943 N Charlotte St, Gilbertsville, PA 19525.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of New Hanover in PA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Completed application, Archery experience information, Game law compliance record, Criminal record, Executed Participant Acknowledgment Form, Executed Indemnification Agreement. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Residency status, Random drawing (if oversubscribed), Archery proficiency test results, Background check" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of New Hanover?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of New Hanover are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of New Hanover regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Town of New Hanover for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gilbertsville, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.