Deer management strategies likely to be altered in northeast Pennsylvania after new CWD cases

The first positive cases of chronic wasting disease in Carbon and Luzerne counties will bring significant changes to deer management in the region, including a new disease management area, enhanced surveillance and, possibly, the use of sharpshooters.
During an informational meeting at Penn State-Hazleton held by the Pennsylvania Game Commission on Feb. 27, a packed house turned out to hear what the agency has found, and what’s next.

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