deer, Chronic Wasting Disease

New report addresses risk of Chronic Wasting Disease jumping from deer to humans
In a first-of-its-kind report recently published by the University of Minnesota, researchers have turned their attention to the risk of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) jumping from deer to other species,
Hunters Disagree on the Threat of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
The prion disease that causes deer, elk and other cervids to waste away could someday jump to humans, but many hunters are not convinced they should worry
Deer tests positive for chronic wasting disease on the Flathead Reservation
Chronic wasting disease was detected for the first time on the Flathead Reservation. Tribal officials are now sampling deer herds to see how widespread the fatal disease is.
DNR: Deer tests positive for CWD in Mecosta County
A deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Mecosta County, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
What to know about deer and chronic wasting disease
There is a lot of concern surrounding deer having chronic wasting disease, you may know it from photos and talk of “zombie deer” in the wild.
First chronic wasting disease case found in Manitowoc County deer
MANITOWOC – A deer in Manitowoc County has been identified to have chronic wasting disease, and authorities urge hunters to test any deer they have harvested. The positive test result is from a 1-year-old buck harvested Nov. 23 on private property, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) identified in Mecosta Co. deer
CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects white-tailed deer, elk and moose. To date, the disease has also been detected in the following Michigan counties: Clinton, Dickinson, Eaton, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kent, Midland, Montcalm and Ogemaw.
Mecosta County buck found with CWD. Where the disease is found in Michigan's deer herd
A buck harvested in Mecosta County has been identified with chronic wasting disease, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said in a news release, the first positive case found in the county as the always-fatal disease continues to spread.
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Weiss: DNR reassessing ways to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease
Minnesota DNR officials say CWD has become endemic among the deer population in three southeastern Minnesota counties.
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New year, new CWD plan for Illinois, neighboring states
In Illinois, DNR begins 2025 with a 5-year pilot project to evaluate the state’s CWD plan. One big change is the halting of ...
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CWD disease management boundaries may be expanded because of new detections in Pa.
While the testing for this year is in its early stages, the agency has found several deer with CWD that are pushing the existing DMA boundary lines. “We had a detection on the northwest area of ...
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Chronic wasting disease found on Flathead Reservation for first time
Chronic wasting disease, an incurable and always-fatal neurological disease found in large game like deer, elk and moose, has been found on the Flathead Reservation north of Missoula for the first ...
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North Dakota hunters debate deer baiting rules
Several landowners and hunters testified that restrictions by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department are an overreaction ...
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Deer population dwindles due to diseases, Iowa DNR says
The DNR is still working to evaluate the 2024 numbers and will spend the next several months coming up with best practices ...
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Elk becomes first CWD-positive case of its species on a Wyoming feeding ground
An elk found dead on the Scab Creek Feedground in Elk Hunt Area 98 in Wyoming at the end of December has tested positive for ...