Summary

Description

The white tailed deer herd on St. Vincent Island represents an important part of the islands biotic community. To maintain the integrity of the islands deer population, it is necessary to monitor various aspects of animals biology, its environmental and socioeconomic ramifications. While much of the information relating to deer is collected for other purposes, e.g. census should be part of the refuge wildlife inventory plan and hunting reported as part of public use, these procedures and record keeping systems are consolidated and incorporated as part of this program. This program has been designed primarily as a working tool for the refuge staff. The sections are separated for ease in revision when required.