Elk Hoof Disease Fact Sheet Final
Elk Hoof Disease Fact Sheet Final
Elk Hoof Disease Fact Sheet Final
Reports of limping elk using our on‐line reporting tool between 2013 and October of 2020.
How can I report an elk I’ve seen or harvested that looks like it has hoof disease?
ODFW is requesting the public to report observations of lame or hunter-harvested elk with hoof deformities on the
ODFW elk hoof disease reporting form, http://www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/health_program/elk_hoof_disease/,
which can be found at www.odfw.com under Hunting (or call our free number at 1-866-968-2600)
If you harvest an elk with diseased or overgrown hooves, please remove and remove the lower limbs for analysis. If
possible, place each hoof in a separate plastic bag and label (i.e. front left). Place the hooves in a cool area, take
digital photos of the affected hooves, and contact the Wildlife Health Lab by phone or email to arrange collection of
the diseased hoof (or hooves).