White tail deer

PHOTO: White tail deer, Photo Date: 8/24/2015

June 24, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State University Extension Allen County: Allen County – Are you a hunter, landowner, or wildlife enthusiast? If so, please join the Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife for an evening workshop about chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Ohio’s wild deer herd. Each workshop will cover What is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)?, Navigating Disease Surveillance Area Regulations, Carcass Handling Restrictions & Best Management Practices, Where and How to Test my Deer for CWD?, and How does CWD impact Deer Management? Six opportunities are scheduled in the region:

August 8 – Hardin County

August 12 – Union County

August 29 – Wyandot County

September 5 – Crawford County

September 10 – Allen County

September 12 – Marion County

All workshops will run from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. There is no fee to attend these workshops. Due to space limitations, registration is required. Visit go.osu.edu/cwdworkshop to register.

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