In Pennsylvania, free CWD tests for DMA-harvested deer
Hunters encouraged to use any of 26 collection bins placed within Disease Management Areas.
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In Wisconsin, deer hunters encouraged to get deer tested for CWD, assist with surveillance efforts
The cooperation of hunters and private businesses has become increasingly vital to the success of sampling process.
Make the effort to get your deer CWD-tested this fall
Some businesses offer hunters processing, testing, and taxidermy.
Hunters, government, industry at odds over bottled deer urine
The proposed ban is one of numerous measures intended to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease.
DNR calls public meetings on CWD
Illinois counties with chronic wasting disease now stands at 17.
Taking CWD concerns to the people
LENA, Ill. — The Illinois DNR has scheduled a series of public meetings to provide information about chronic wasting disease (CWD), its effect on future deer populations, and IDNR’s efforts to control the disease. IDNR staff will also be available to answer questions about this disease. Landowners, hunters, and concerned citizens are encouraged to attend. CWD is an important issue…
With CWD plan in the works, public gets two-week extension to comment
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced Thursday, Aug. 31 that the DEC will accept written comments on the draft New York State Interagency Chronic Wasting Disease Risk Minimization Plan for an additional two weeks through September 15, 2017. The plan describes potential regulatory changes and actions that DEC and the NYS Department of Agriculture and…
CWD tests mandatory for deer harvested in central, north-central and southeast
Precautionary testing during the first two days of firearms deer season will determine whether chronic wasting disease may have spread from captive deer to wild deer in central and north-central Minnesota, the DNR said in a news release Monday, Aug. 28. All hunters in affected deer permit areas will be required to have their harvested deer tested on Saturday, Nov….
CWD found on deer farms prompts new feeding ban in 11 Minnesota counties
Southeastern Minnesota ban continues for 5 counties and includes attractants.
It’s absurd to deny CWD dangers in Pennsylvania deer
Pretending scientific knowledge is untrue regarding CWD will not make the problem go away.
Mandatory testing for deer taken in SE Minnesota CWD management zone
Archery hunters in deer permit area (DPA) 603 will be required to submit the head from all adult deer 1 year or older so lymph nodes can be tested for CWD.When archery deer season opens Saturday, Sept. 16, mandatory testing for chronic wasting disease and restrictions on moving deer carcasses begins again in southeastern Minnesota’s CWD management zone, deer permit…
In Pennsylvania, trophy elk euthanized after wandering into disease management area
The 8- by 9-point bull has been submitted for disease testing, and results are pending.
Public input sought on proposed late-season deer hunt, regulations
The late season antlerless-only hunt is currently being proposed for Saturday, Jan. 6, to Sunday, Jan. 14, concurrent with the late chronic wasting disease hunt in deer permit area 603. The deer permit areas that are proposed to be included are 346, 348 and 349 in the far southeastern corner of the state.
Wisconsin governor signs bill limiting deer baiting bans
Ban designed to slow the disease’s spread by preventing deer from congregating over feed and bait piles.
DNR: Deer-hunting opportunities up for this fall
And hunters have through Friday, Aug. 18 to apply for the regular archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley.
In New York, DEC announces comprehensive plan to minimize risk of CWD on state’s deer, moose herds
Public comments on the draft plan accepted through September 1.
CWD situation in Pennsylvania calls for drastic action
Chronic wasting disease spreads and the situation worsens. It is time for more action from the Game Commission.
Rare CWD elk case in Sheridan, Wyo., area
CWD is a fatal, neurological disease of deer, elk, and moose caused by an infectious protein that affects the animal’s brain. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)SHERIDAN, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says a cow elk in southeast Washakie County has been diagnosed with chronic wasting disease. Agency spokesman Renny MacKay says the elk had been previously collared…
Discovery of two suspicious deer in Pennsylvania ‘disturbing news’
The two deer had ear tags, are likely captive-herd escapees.
Wildlife agency creates new position in effort to fight CWD in Pennsylvania
Wayne Laroche will lead Pennsylvania Game Commission in advancing chronic wasting disease campaign.
In this part of Pennsylvania, a first for CWD in the wild
Chronic wasting disease has spread to free-ranging buck in an area of the state where it previously had been detected only in captive deer.
Iowa cuts deer tag numbers to maintain population, combat CWD
Decrease from 74,500 to just over 72,100 for antlerless deer hunting that begins in September and runs through early next year.
Stearns County deer herd released from quarantine after negative CWD tests
Herd was part of farmed deer and elk disease investigation.
Wisconsin Assembly votes to relax deer baiting-feeding ban
Would be scaled back in counties with chronic wasting disease; bill now headed to governor.
Wisconsin Assembly expected to pass deer baiting/feeding ban bill June 21
Senate already passed bill; would only then need Gov. Scott Walker’s signature to lift CWD protection.
Wisconsin Senate OKs bill to relax deer baiting prohibition
Ban would last three years in counties with CWD if no additional deer test positive and would last two years in neighboring counties; heads to state Assembly.
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