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Wednesday, August 06, 2025

In Monday’s article on Paynes Prairie, the Dec.  31 date referenced is not a deadline for removal but was proposed language for a draft request to vendors. 

At this time, there is no official plan in place for removing bison from the park.

Amy Graham, interim press secretary for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, wrote in an e-mail, “Our goal is to have bison, Spanish cracker horses and cattle remain at the park at all times.”

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