Do You Support the Reintroduction of Elk into West
Virginia? Fill Out the Form Below and Tell the DNR
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has
been holding meetings to help determine public interest
in the restoration of elk to West Virginia. West Virginia
Farm Bureau policy OPPOSES this effort, because of
the presence of Chronic Wasting Disease in elk and the
fear it could spread to livestock. Others believe it will
also add to crop and fence damage, as well as the already
high number of collisions between cars and deer in the
Mountain State, thus increasing insurance rates further.
DNR has been working on a proposed elk restoration
plan for the past few years and is now accepting public
comments regarding the plan. You can submit your
opinion using the form below or by emailing the DNR.
Comments may be