The state Department of Natural Resources’ policy to rid all of the deer from areas with chronic wasting disease earned a B grade or better with the majority of hunters who hunted there, a new study shows. The study by University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point researchers showed that hunters in the Read more
Some tests that have not been validated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture have resulted in false positives in at least one other state. Hunters whose deer, elk or moose test positive for chronic wasting disease this fall will only be reimbursed for the cost of their license and game Read more
MOAB — A mature buck deer in the La Sal Mountains east of Moab has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), the Division of Wildlife Resources announced Sept. 10. Biologists believe the buck was killed by a mountain lion. “This is the first deer to test positive for CWD Read more
Deer and elk hunters hunt for a variety of reasons. Harvesting meat is an obvious one. But most hunters are also inspired by enjoying recreation, being close to nature and spending time with family and friends. All are valuable components of good hunting. Whatever your motivations for going afield, take Read more
Ask Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Hassett … …about Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin White-tailed Deer Editor’s Note: This is the first of several summer and fall 2004 updates in which DNR Secretary Hassett answers questions the public has been asking him and agency staff about CWD since the Read more
Wisconsin is entering its third year of CWD management with a ton of accomplishments behind us. We’ve sampled more than 56,000 deer in the past three years and made real progress in reducing deer populations in the CWD “core area.” We’ve simplified things by combining some of the confusing zone Read more
In August 2002 Louisiana’s deer hunters woke up to headlines they had hoped never to see: Wildlife officials had begun testing deer for chronic wasting disease — an always-fatal brain infection that could wipe out a state’s deer herd and close hunting seasons. Two years after those alarms, wildlife managers Read more
The governor’s proclamation establishing guidelines for transporting deer and elk carcasses and carcass parts into North Dakota has been signed, according to Greg Link, assistant wildlife chief for the State Game and Fish Department. The 2004 proclamation, signed by Governor John Hoeven, provides transportation and importation guidelines for white-tailed deer, Read more
New toll-free CWD information line also available MADISON – Beginning Sept. 1, hunters and landowners may apply for free deer hunting permits for the Chronic Wasting Disease – Disease Eradication Zone at any license vendor and get answers to CWD-related questions on a new toll-free CWD information line 1-877-WISC CWD Read more
OLYMPIA – With early fall hunting seasons opening soon in some areas of the country, Washington hunters are cautioned they could face penalties for bringing home bone-in deer or elk carcasses or body parts harvested from areas where chronic wasting disease (CWD) is present in wild-animal populations. The Washington Fish Read more