To help the public better understand chronic wasting disease and what it means for Pennsylvania’s deer and deer hunting, the Game Commission is taking part in informational events across the three areas of the state where the disease has been detected and special rules are in place.  So far, 10 events have been scheduled.

Game Commission Executive Director Brian Burhans told the House Game and Fisheries Committee in March the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer “is an ecological disaster unfolding before our eyes” that threatens the state’s $1.6 billion industry tied to hunting and our hunting heritage.

These remarks underscore the seriousness of the issue for both hunters and the public.

The information events will be held--

-- September 8: Chronic Wasting Disease Presentation; Clearfield County, 6 p.m. This presentation will consist of expert speakers followed by a short question and answer session. Hyde Fire Company; Clearfield

-- September 18: Chronic Wasting Disease Open House; Jefferson County, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CWD open houses are designed as stations to be self-navigated at your own pace with agency staff on hand to answer questions about Chronic Wasting Disease. Feel free to arrive at any time. Brookville Heritage House; Brookville.

-- September 19: Chronic Wasting Disease Open House; Clearfield County, 6 p.m. CWD open houses are designed as stations to be self-navigated at your own pace with agency staff on hand to answer questions about Chronic Wasting Disease. Feel free to arrive at any time. Mahaffey Fire Hall; Mahaffey.

-- September 20: Chronic Wasting Disease Presentation; Sullivan County, 7 p.m. This presentation will consist of expert speakers followed by a short question and answer session. DCNR Forestry Building; LaPorte.

-- September 20: Chronic Wasting Disease Presentation; Lebanon County, 6:30 p.m. This presentation will consist of expert speakers followed by a short question and answer session. Myerstown Rod & Gun Club; Myerstown.

-- September 20: Chronic Wasting Disease Presentation; Lackawanna County, 5 p.m. This presentation will consist of expert speakers followed by a short question and answer session. Dickson City Borough Hall; Dickson City.

-- September 21: Chronic Wasting Disease Open House; Indiana County, 6 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. CWD open houses are designed as stations to be self-navigated at your own pace with agency staff on hand to answer questions about Chronic Wasting Disease. Feel free to arrive at any time. Marion Center Park Hall; Marion Center, Pa.

-- September 22: Chronic Wasting Disease Presentation; Jefferson County, 9 a.m. This presentation will consist of expert speakers followed by a short question and answer session. Jefferson County Fairgrounds; Brookville, Pa.

-- September 27: Chronic Wasting Disease Open House; Jefferson County, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CWD open houses are designed as stations to be self-navigated at your own pace with agency staff on hand to answer questions about Chronic Wasting Disease. Feel free to arrive at any time. Brockway High School; Brockway, Pa.

-- October 18: Chronic Wasting Disease Presentation; Lancaster County, 6 p.m. This presentation will consist of expert speakers followed by a short question and answer session. (Location to be determined); Denver, PA.

Additional programs could be scheduled and, if so, they will be added to the Game Commission’s Upcoming Events webpage.

For much more information, visit the Game Commission’s Chronic Wasting Disease webpage.

(Photo: Current CWD management areas in PA.)

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