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2018 Ohio Fish and Wildlife Conference

Jan 25, 2018 through Jan 26, 2018 (All day)
Deadline: 
Friday, January 5, 2018
Cost: 
$20-$40 for students
Location: 
Columbus, OH

The Ohio Fish and Wildlife Management Association objectives are to foster, promote, and practice wildlife research and management; to sponsor an annual Ohio Fish and Wildlife Conference and other meetings that bring together people of diverse wildlife interests and backgrounds; and to present annually an award in recognition of an outstanding contribution to wildlife research and management in Ohio.

This years' Keynote Address: Bryan Richards
Chronic Wasting Disease – The View From Here
Abstract: Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was first documented in 1967.  In the ensuing decades, it has been detected in captive and/or free-ranging cervids in 24 states, two Canadian Provinces, South Korea, and more recently Norway. There is a tremendous volume of peer-reviewed scientific information available regarding the disease, and information about CWD regularly appears in the media, yet stakeholders often lack basic information about the disease, its implications and associated risks. In this presentation we will discuss basic characteristics of CWD and how they impact the potential for successful management, documented disease distribution and prevalence trends, and recent science updates. An open discussion will follow regarding CWD, and how we engage stakeholders regarding this challenging disease situation.