The Ohio DNR is concerned about chronic wasting disease (CWD) and the effect it might have on any elk reintroduced into the state.
State Rep. Justin Pizulli sponsored legislation in early January to study the prospect of reintroducing elk to Ohio. The legislation also allows for a study into the impact of “side-by-side” trail vehicles in state forest trails. Pizulli, who represents Scioto, Adams and part of Brown counties, sponsored the “Tails and Trails Act” to possibly bolster the economy of his district with increased hunting and tourism.
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CWD is a concern for Ohio DNR with latest proposal to reintroduce elk
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