MV Hunt Club

MV Hunt Club solves a critical problem on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket: massive white-tailed deer overpopulation. State biologists consider 6-8 deer per square mile healthy. On the islands, densities reach as high as 100 deer per square mile in some areas—making coordinated hunting essential.

Large tracts of hunting land that were once accessible have closed off. Firearm discharge setbacks, town bylaws requiring written permission, and limited property access have created a trespassing problem while allowing too few deer to be removed from the population. Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket are the only Massachusetts wildlife management zones allowing unlimited antlerless deer harvests—specifically because of this crisis.

MV Hunt Club bridges the gap between hunters who need access and landowners who need deer removal.

• •Three stand locations per membership (logged on Hunt Club mobile app and OnX Hunt website for safety and coordination)
• •Additional stands available at $450 per stand
• •Stand minimum spacing: 300 yards between logged stands
• •Club processing facility with professional-grade equipment
• •Private forum access to communicate directly with other members and landowners
• •Unique property file access showing exactly which hunters have permission on your land
• •Deer harvest tracking and packaged venison options
• •Emergency support if you can't reach your caretaker

Landowners get their own secure access to:

• •View which hunters have permission on their property
• •See when and where hunts are scheduled
• •Block specific dates, times, or areas from hunting
• •Request not to have hunters on property
• •Track how many deer were removed
• •Report trespassers and poachers directly to club officers
• •Arrange for venison processing and packaged meat

The forum serves as "your eyes and ears"—hunters often encounter trespassers and poachers, reporting illegal activity directly through the platform.

Participation is mandatory: - Members must complete one of two annual workdays (8:30 AM start) or pay a $50 fine - Workdays: February 17th and September 7th - Stands must be scouted and placed one week before bow season—no moving after - All scouting must be logged with a club officer before erection - Field dressing required off the lease - All kills must be logged with a club officer

Guest policies: - $50 per guest per season (or $100 if paid after the hunt) - Limited to one guest per day, same guest 10 days per year - Immediate family (spouse, children, siblings) can hunt at no extra cost when using member's stand - Member is liable if guest violates club rules ($100 fine + guest ban)

Enforcement: - No alcohol or drugs in the field - No shining lights at night to spot deer - No hunting after regular season ends in December - All hunters must use safety harness and lifeline - Illegal deer harvest = immediate expulsion - Driving around gates = membership termination - Unsportsmanlike conduct or online slander of the club = potential expulsion

Location: West Tisbury, MA 02575 (Martha's Vineyard)

Joseph Capece (President) focuses on fostering community through social gatherings, educational workshops, and charitable initiatives.

Justin Harris (Vice President) manages member engagement, education, and skill development—and hunts with his son J.W., the club's youngest member.

Blake Wasson (Secretary) brings land and people management experience to event organization and member coordination.

Club provides access to: - 2024 and 2025 hunting season dates - Massachusetts hunting regulations - Online courses for hunter education - Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife compliance guidance

• •Contact: PO BOX 1034, West Tisbury, MA 02575 | [email protected]