Academy's deer hunt starts in December

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. --  The Air Force Academy's annual deer hunt is scheduled for Dec. 5-7 and 12-14.

Licensed hunters will be guided by Academy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Colorado Parks and Wildlife personnel.  

"The hunt is for population management," said Brian Mihlbachler, manager of the Academy's Natural Resource Office. "We're trying to maintain the capacity of the habitat and here minimize traffic accidents across base."

Frequently used roads and trails leading into the hunting areas will be posted with orange Area Closed -- Authorized Personnel Only signs. The Falcon Trail, Archery Range, Pine Valley horse pastures, and PAR course will be and closed during the hunt.

Licenses for the 2015 hunting season have been issued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. 

To apply for future hunts, submit a big game application to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for Game Management.

For more information, visit cpw.state.co.us or call 227-5200.