The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center has announced its 2011 deer hunting program.

In order to manage the deer population on campus, archery hunting will again be allowed, with gun hunting later in the season.

The dates are as follows:

Oct. 1 and 8 – Archery

Oct. 29 – Youth shotgun

Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and 10 – shotgun

Dec. 17 – muzzleloader

Dec. 27 – Youth shotgun

Limited archery hunting will be available on most firearms hunting dates. This managed hunt is open to all hunters licensed in West Virginia, including out-of-state applicants, who have received a hunter safety certification.

Hunters with disabilities are welcome to participate, and accommodations will be made as needed.

For applications and regulations, visit http://nctc.fws.gov/deerhunt.html, or email nctc_deerhunt@fws.gov or call 304-876-7272. Applications for the hunt must be emailed or received by mail by Wednesday, Aug. 31.