Mojo, I did a small bit of research and I found where Obama pulled it off the DEA list. You may find this article informative in where you get your seed as well as what type may grow well in your neck of the woods.
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed...626-story.html
I do know from experience (from WAY in the past) that deer LOVE seedling pot plants. Not so much after they have about a month or two growth. Since Hemp and Cannabis are related they may like it as well.