RSVP by September 10

The Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife are hosting evening workshops about chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Ohio’s wild deer herd. 

Each workshop will cover the following topics: 

• 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, with the Allen County workshop scheduled for September 10. The workshop will be held at the Allen County Extension office on 2750 Harding Highway in Lima. 

Those interested must register by September 10 to participate. 

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 www.go.osu.edu/cwdworkshop/ to register.