Oppose Oklahoma House Bill 3462 to Protect Our Wild Deer (HB 3462)
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Oklahoma HB 3462 which proposes to release genetically modified captive deer into the wild.
Sign here. Let the OK Legislature know you oppose HB 3462.
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Why Oppose Oklahoma
HB 3462
Oppose HB 3462
As citizens deeply concerned about Oklahoma's natural resources, we urge you to join the NDA in opposing this misguided bill. If HB 3462 is enacted, it would employ unproven science to establish a pilot program using captive deer to manipulate the genetics of Oklahoma's wild deer, potentially leading to harmful outcomes.
Oklahoma HB 3462 (HB 3462) proposes a pilot program aimed at enhancing the genetic durability of Oklahoma deer against chronic wasting disease. While this may sound promising on the surface, a deeper examination reveals significant risks and concerns that cannot be ignored. The proposed methods rely on emerging science that is not widely accepted and has only been tentatively explored in captive deer, without conclusive validation in wild populations. The introduction of such a program raises serious concerns about the potential risk to Oklahoma's wild deer. By implementing strategies based on unproven science, we risk unintended consequences that could harm rather than protect our deer population.
TAKE ACTION
Please consider joining NDA in opposing this legislation. As concerned citizens and advocates for Oklahoma's natural resources, we must take action to oppose HB 3462. We cannot afford to gamble with the health and resilience of our wild deer population. Click the button below to send a letter to Governor Stitt urging them to vote against HB 3462. Let's stand united in defense of our state's precious wildlife.