In the ongoing effort to thwart the spread of chronic wasting disease in the state, Minnesota DNR-contracted federal sharpshooters “culled” 201 white-tailed deer in three locations this past winter, with one testing positive – that one in the Grand Rapids area.
Patrick Hagen, Minnesota DNR disease response coordinator, said “targeted culling” is a widely used management practice designed to slow the spread of CWD where it is known to exist.
