Deadline nearing for Sambar deer hunting permts

Hunters have until June 15^th to apply for a permit to hunt Sambar deer on St. Vincent Island.

The 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 3rd and 5^th.

Only 200 permits will be issued.

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 through a random drawing.  

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