The Everglades Deer Herd: Life History and ManagementPreliminary studies were initiated in June 1955; the most intensive work was conducted between January 1956 and January 1959. The objective was to acquire a knowledge of the ecology of Everglades deer to serve as a basis for management and to permit authoritative recommendations concerning establishment of water regulations compatible with deer. Investigations were confined principally to the 725,300-acre Everglades Wildlife Management Area that comprises the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District's Conservation Areas 2 and 3 but data were also obtained from other portions of the region. |
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