Ways to Get Involved
Our Partners
The mission of the US Fish and Wildlife Service is "working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people."
Friends Group
The Friends of the National Conservation Training Center is a non-profit citizen's group devoted to conserving the unique natural and cultural resources of the NCTC and promoting nature oriented education. They work to promote awareness, enlist volunteers for recreation program assistance, sponsor special events, such as bird and wildflower walks, and provides understanding and appreciation of ecology and people's role in their environment.
Visit the NCTC Friends to get involved.
Outreach
2026 NCTC Deer Hunt
We are accepting applications to hunt deer on the NCTC property. This fall season will mark the twenty-fourth year for this managed hunt. To control the deer population on campus the use of archery (including crossbows), shotguns with single slugs, and muzzleloader rifles will again be allowed during the appropriate seasons.
Please see our website, https://www.fws.gov/page/2026-nctc-deer-hunt, for more information.
