DNR to hold sessions on chronic wasting disease

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is holding informational meetings in Adams and Juneau counties for residents to learn about the recent discovery of animals with chronic wasting disease in those counties.

A panel of experts on wildlife health, wildlife biology and conservation law will give a short presentation and will answer questions and obtain input from the audience during the sessions, according to a DNR news release. Chronic wasting disease is a nervous system disease of deer, moose and elk.

The sessions will be held 6 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Rome Town Hall and 7 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Community Room at Mauston City Hall, 303 Mansion St., Mauston.