Aug 20, 2026StrategicPlan
BoardSaratoga Spa State Park Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2026
This document is an amendment to the 2009 Comprehensive Plan for Saratoga Spa State Park, introducing a limited recreational white-tailed deer archery hunting program. The primary objectives are to manage deer overabundance, address negative ecological impacts such as reduced plant diversity and increased disease transmission, and expand public hunting opportunities within specific park areas. The amendment outlines the program details and analyzes its environmental impacts, aiming for positive outcomes including improved ecological health, biodiversity, reduced tick-borne illnesses, and a healthier deer population.