Ohio HB641 directs studies on elk reintroduction and side-by-side vehicle trails.

Ohio HB641, known as the Trails and Tails Act, mandates the Department of Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife to study the feasibility of reintroducing elk into Ohio's state forests and wildlife areas. The study will assess habitat suitability, ecological impacts, disease risks, and logistics. Simultaneously, the Division of Parks and Watercraft will evaluate creating and expanding side-by-side vehicle trails. This includes geographic assessments, economic impacts, safety standards, and funding strategies. Both studies will involve public meetings and feedback from stakeholders.

Ohio HB641 directs studies on elk reintroduction and side-by-side vehicle trails.

Ohio HB641, known as the Trails and Tails Act, mandates the Department of Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife to study the feasibility of reintroducing elk into Ohio's state forests and wildlife areas. The study will assess habitat suitability, ecological impacts, disease risks, and logistics. Simultaneously, the Division of Parks and Watercraft will evaluate creating and expanding side-by-side vehicle trails. This includes geographic assessments, economic impacts, safety standards, and funding strategies. Both studies will involve public meetings and feedback from stakeholders.