Deadline to hunt Sambar deer is nearing

Monday is the deadline to apply for Sambar deer hunt permits on St. Vincent Island.

These reddish-brown deer, which are actually in the elk family, are native to Southeast Asia and were introduced on the island in 1908. 

They can measure 6 feet tall at the shoulder and weigh more than 700 pounds. 

There is a limited entry hunt for the deer December 5^th through the 7th, but to take part you have to apply for a permit by Monday, June the 3^rd.

200 permits will be made available.

Up to five hunters can apply as a group, and there is a 5 dollar application fee per hunter.

You can apply at any license agent, at the tax collectors office or on-line at myfwc.com/hunting.

The FWC issues the permits by a random drawing that takes place in late June.  

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