NCTC Deer Hunt
The National Conservation Training Center has concluded its 2011 deer hunting program. A combination of archery, shotgun and muzzle-loading rifle hunting was used to help keep the deer population in balance with available habitat. Thirty-one deer were taken by hunters, which is slightly more than the thirty that were taken last year and the long-term average of twenty-nine. NCTC is grateful to the hunters who have assisted us with this managed deer hunt.
NCTC's Director Jay Slack remarked. "As stewards of the land and wildlife on NCTC's 532 acres, we welcome the opportunity to work with our conservation partners in the hunting community and the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources every year on the NCTC Deer Hunt." The Training Center is looking forward to hosting around 120 hunters over the course of the hunt. "In addition to offering a quality hunting experience, the NCTC deer hunt helps manage the deer population, keeping the herd healthy, while allowing a balance with the plant community and other wildlife that depend on this habitat," explains Jay Slack. "With the assistance of the hunting community, NCTC is better able to successfully manage local wildlife and land in the interest of posterity."
It is anticipated that a managed deer hunt will be continued in Fall 2012. Interested hunters should check this website in late July or early August for information and an application, which will probably be due in late August.
RESOURCES
Please see the following links for the 2011 Harvest Summary and our land management goals and assessment.
