CWD is a fatal

neurological disease found in deer and elk. It has been discovered in

nine states and two Canadian provinces and is believed to spread through

the importation of infected cervids. The disease is caused by a misshapen

protein, called a prion, that changes healthy proteins into abnormal proteins,

which in turn affects additional healthy proteins. Infected deer become

emaciated, display abnormal behavior, lose control of bodily functions

and eventually die.

Any participant

at the hearing may present data, make a statement or comment, or offer

a viewpoint or argument, either orally or in writing. Statements should

be concise to permit everyone an opportunity to speak. Participants are

required to register on arrival and to notify the registering official

of their intent to give a statement. Those unable to attend the hearing

may submit written statements, prior to close of business Aug. 9. Such

statements should be mailed to Georgia Department of Natural Resources,

Wildlife Resources Division, Game Management Section, 2070 U.S. Highway

278, S.E., Social Circle, Georgia 30025.

This meeting

site is accessible to people with physical disabilities. Requests for

sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed

to Dan Forster at the above address by July 26.

The Board of

Natural Resources will consider the proposed rules and any comments received

during the public hearing process Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at the DNR Board

Room, Suite 1252, 205 Butler Street in Atlanta.

For more information

on the scheduled public hearing, contact the WRD Game Management Office

at 770-918-6416.

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