Alabama Fall 2019 CWD Public Information

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Press Release October 2, 2019 Contact: WFF Wildlife Section, (334) 242-3469 Fall 2019 CWD Public Information Meeting Schedule

This fall, the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) is hosting a series of public meetings throughout the state to provide information about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), WFF’s CWD surveillance efforts in Alabama and how hunters can assist.

CWD is a fatal disease affecting several species in the deer family (cervids). To date, CWD has been diagnosed in free-ranging or captive cervids in 25 states and three Canadian provinces. No cases of CWD have been found in Alabama.

In addition to providing CWD information, the meetings will also give hunters an opportunity to ask questions about the disease. Each meeting will run from 6-8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The media is encouraged to attend.

Fall 2019 CWD Information Meeting Schedule

Thursday, October 3, 2019 Vernon City Complex 44425 Alabama Highway 17 Vernon, AL 35592

Thursday, October 17, 2019 Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Auditorium 3121 Visitor Center Rd. Decatur, AL 35603

Monday, October 21, 2019 Bass Pro Shop Meeting Room 2553 Rocky Mt. Rd. Prattville, AL 36066

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Wallace State College Bailey Center Auditorium 801 Main St. NW Hanceville, AL 35077

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Building Lecture Room 2217 602 Duncan Dr. Auburn, AL 36849

Thursday, November 7, 2019 Tuscaloosa County Extension Office 2513 7th St. Tuscaloosa, AL 35402

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Central Alabama Farmers COOP 2519 US Highway 80 West Selma, AL 36701

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Wallace Community College Bevill Auditorium 3235 S. Eufaula Ave. Eufaula, AL 36027

Thursday, November 21, 2019 5 Rivers Delta Resources Center 30945 Five Rivers Blvd. Spanish Fort, AL 36527

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