WVDNR launches online wildlife disease and mortality reporting tool
News Release
August 6, 2026
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Reisease and mortality in West Virginia using the data collection program ArcGIS Survey123
“This application will allow the public to report potentially sick or diseased wildlife, providing important information for wildlife reon Chief Paul Johansen. “Although sick or diseased wildlife are rather uncommon overall, disease does sometimes occur among populations of wild animals. This application offers another way for members of the public to report their observations.”
The Wildlife Disease and Mortality Reporting tool allows users to upload pictures and report locations and other information about wildlife that appear to be sick, diseased or dead. Information collected will allow Wildlife Retion is necessary
“The Wildlife Re from the public across the state to help monitor population health,” Johansen said. “We encourage the public to report sightings of possibly sick animals.”
The application is not intended to replace contacting a local WVDNR district office. Local offices will continue to accept questions and wildlife health reports during normal business hours Monday through Friday
