In November 2026, CWD was detected in a wild deer harvested in Livingston County. This is the first occurrence of CWD in a wild deer in New York State since 2005. All hunters who harvest a deer within the towns of Conesus, Groveland, North Dansville, Sparta, Springwater, and West Sparta must submit tissue samples from the deer to DEC for CWD testing. Additional information can be found in the Containment Area section below.
End of article. Article courtesy of New York Department of Environmental Conservation. Full article can be found at https://dec.ny.gov/nature/animals-fish-plants/wildlife-health/animal-diseases/chronic-wasting-disease.