The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host the 2012 Southeast Deer Study Group (SEDSG) meeting February 26-29, 2012 at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Sandestin. This will be the 35th annual meeting of deer biologists, managers, researchers and enthusiasts.
Hosted on a rotating basis by a different southeastern state wildlife agency’s deer management section, the conference provides deer biologists, managers and researchers a venue for presenting their most recent findings on deer biology and management. Florida previously hosted the event, the largest annual meeting of its kind across the Southeast, in Orlando in 1996.
The theme for this year's meeting is: "Shifting Paradigms: Are Predators Changing the Dynamics of Managing Deer in the Southeast?” In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the role predators play in regards to managing deer in the Southeast. As was demonstrated at the Texas meeting in 2010, more and more deer populations are being managed intensively. With increasing intensity comes increased expectations and the intrinsic value of each individual deer is increased. The loss of deer to predators may depress deer populations below desired levels in some portions of the Southeast, while in other high-density areas, predator impacts may be beneficial to deer managers because they may assist in thinning out the herd in areas where deer populations need to be decreased. Learning more about the predators' role in the management of the deer in the Southeast will be critical for deer managers in the 21st Century.
We encourage you to submit abstracts for papers that examine current deer research and management programs, with particular emphasis on subjects that examine predators of deer and their role in the Southeast. In addition to the technical presentations during the various sessions, a poster session will be offered.
Donations
Donate ONLINE or fill out and print a Donation Form - form may be completed electronically.
Abstracts and Posters
The deadline for abstract and poster submissions has now past. Thanks to all who have submitted an abstract or poster. We will contact you soon regarding the status of your submission.
Meeting Registration
Price |
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Conference Registration |
$195 |
Companion - Banquet |
$50 |
Registration includes meeting packet, all technical sessions, Sunday night social, Monday night “Shoot from the Hip” session, and Tuesday night banquet. Companion registration only includes the Tuesday night banquet.
Register ONLINE - Receipt will be automatically sent via email for online registrations.
Or complete and mail in the SEDSG 2012 REGISTRATION FORM - form may be completed electronically.
For more information regarding registration for the conference, please contact:
Angela Leggett at Angela.Leggett@MyFWC.com or at (850)488-5878.
Lodging
If needed, participants are responsible for their own lodging. Special group rates have been secured at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. To make a reservation, go to online reservations and select “Grand Sandestin” for the Unit Location. You may select “All Rooms” to see available room options and rates. The group rate for studio and 1 bedroom units is $78.00 a night. This rate will be available for attendees 3 days prior to and after the meeting dates for those that would like to extend their stay. You will need to enter our group code - 22M0XZ – to receive these discounted rates.
If you would prefer to make your reservations by phone, you may do so by calling 1-800-320-8115. Remember to indicate that you need a room in the “Grand Sandestin” and reference our group code - 22M0XZ.
The hotel room block will be released on January 26. To help ensure you are able to reserve a room at the Grand Sandestin, you should book your room before January 26.
The Grand Sandestin is part of the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and will be the site of the 2012 Southeast Deer Study Group Meeting.
Travel
Program/Updates
Sunday, February 26, 2012
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Registration |
Magnolia Registration |
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Poster & Vendor Set-up |
Magnolia Ballroom A, B & C |
3:00 p.m. |
Deer Committee Meeting |
Camellia I |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Social (W/Heavy Hors D’oeuvres) |
Finz Restaurant Pool Deck |
Monday, February 27, 2012
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Registration |
Magnolia Registration |
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
Poster & Vendor Set-up |
Magnolia Ballroom A, B & C |
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Posters/Exhibitors/Vendors |
Magnolia Ballroom A, B & C |
8:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. |
Plenary Session |
Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F |
10:20 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. |
Break |
Magnolia Foyer |
10:40 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. 10:50 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. |
Door Prizes Technical Session I |
Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F |
12:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
On Your Own |
1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. 1:40 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Door Prizes Technical Session II |
Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F |
3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. |
Break |
Magnolia Foyer |
3:20 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. |
Door Prizes Technical Session III |
Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F |
5:10 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Dinner |
On Your Own |
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Social |
Baytowne Marina |
| 7:00 p.m. | Shoot From The Hip | Baytowne Marina |
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Posters/Exhibitors/Vendors |
Magnolia Ballroom A, B & C |
8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. 8:10 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. |
Door Prizes Technical Session IV |
Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F |
9:50 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. |
Break |
Magnolia Foyer |
10:10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. 10:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Door Prizes Technical Session V |
Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F |
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
On Your Own |
1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. 1:40 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Door Prizes Technical Session VI |
Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F |
3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. |
Break |
Magnolia Foyer |
3:20 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. |
Door Prizes Technical Session VII |
Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F |
5:00 p.m. |
Business Meeting |
Camellia I |
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Social |
Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F |
7:00 p.m. |
Awards Banquet |
Magnolia Ballroom D, E, & F |
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
| Check-out. No events or exhibits. |
Note: Transportation for Sunday night's Social & Dinner will be provided by Sandestin Resort's shuttle service. The "Shoot from the Hip" event is within walking distance of the resort.
Area Attractions
The area boasts beautiful beaches and great fishing for those that may want to extend their stay to play.
Additional information on local attractions may be found here.
Southeast Deer Study Group History