Oyster Radio: Sambar deer hunting permit process begins Sunday

Hunters can begin to apply for Sambar deer hunt permits on St. Vincent Island beginning June the 1^st.

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.

Hunting will be allowed between December the 4^th and 6^th.

Only 200 permits will be issued.

The first phase of the permit process is from June 1^st through June 31^st.

The cost is 5 dollar to apply – the permit costs 25 dollars.

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

The FWC issues the permits during phase 1 by a random drawing.

Oyster Radio