The 2002 Deer Study Tour is moving forward and I wanted to give you all an update and also seek any thoughts you have on it.

J. Merlin Benner, Wildlife Specialist, DCNR has graciously stepped forward to lead us in this project.

It will be done the weekend of 9/14/02 and we will meet 7 PM on Friday for the first time at a location near Hills Creek State Park in Tioga County. That evening we plan to spotlight for ratio and population information. The following day we will discuss the spotlighting results and examine habitat in several areas for deer impact.

We will probably close with some sort of picnic.

I will try to keep you updated and please feel free to offer suggestions.