FWC Seeks Public Input at Meeting in Pensacola January 31

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting a series of public meetings to help shape the future of deer management in the Florida Panhandle. Meetings will include: Information on proposed Deer Management Units (DMUs) Results of a recent 4,500 person survey Public comment opportunities FWC staff to answer questions Who should attend? Hunters…

Viral Disease Detected in North Florida Deer

Florida Fish and WilflifeConservation CommissionMyFWC.com For immediate release: September 27, 2012Media contact: Kevin Baxter, 727-896-8626 VIRAL DISEASE DETECTED IN NORTH FLORIDA DEER Florida is the latest state to report the presence of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in its white-tailed deer herd. This viral disease has been confirmed in two deer and suspected in at least…