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.
