27 Deer Test Positive for CWD on Pennsylvania Farm
In an announcement made by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, a reported 27 deer have tested positive for chronic wasting disease at a captive breeding facility in Bedford County. The herd of over 200 animals was under quarantine by the department after a whitetail deer died on the farm back in February. During the quarantine […]
Two Suspicious Ear-Tagged Deer Test Negative for CWD
HARRISBURG, PA (Release) – The two, ear-tagged deer euthanized July 26 in Ridgway Township, Elk County tested negative for chronic wasting disease, the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced today. Meanwhile, the investigation continues to determine whether the deer escaped from a captive facility or were intentionally released. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is always-fatal to deer and […]
EHD Suspected in Dead Deer in Pennsylvania and Kentucky
In addition to the news of chronic wasting disease popping up in Pennsylvania and Wyoming last month, officials in both Pennsylvania and Kentucky are reporting cases of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, or EHD. The fatal disease, which happens to be the most common among whitetail deer, is transmitted through midge bites. Typically transmitted in the southern […]
Pennsylvania Officials Testing Pair of Suspicious Deer for CWD
For the second time this month, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is testing deer for the deadly chronic wasting disease. Earlier this month, the commission announced the confirmation of the first case of the disease in free-ranging whitetails after a buck was shot by a wildlife conservation officer on June 7. The deer displayed the physical […]
Wisconsin’s CWD, Deer and Predator Study Completes Collaring Phase
Kicked off last fall, the Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer and Predator study was launched as part of Governor Scott Walker’s commitment to continuing the battle against chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin. The five-year study is the largest and most comprehensive deer research project in the history of the state and aims to dig deeper into […]
CWD Found in Wyoming Cow Elk
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has diagnosed chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a cow elk that was found dead in southeast Washakie County. CHEYENNE (RELEASE)- The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has diagnosed chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a cow elk that was found dead in southeast Washakie County. The elk was found about 30 […]
Free Ranging Deer Tests Positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in PA
HARRISBURG, PA (RELEASE) – Chronic wasting disease has spread to free-ranging deer in an area of the state where it previously had been detected only in captive deer. The Pennsylvania Game Commission today announced a free-ranging whitetail buck in Bell Township, Clearfield County, has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). A news conference about […]
Combating CWD, Iowa Cuts Deer Tags
After a dozen deer that were harvested during last year’s hunting season in Iowa tested positive for chronic wasting disease, officials with the state’s Department of Natural Resources are cutting available tags. “At the end of the day our goal is to maintain as healthy a herd as we can for the public, as a […]
Missouri expands deer feeding ban to 41 counties in response to CWD
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has expanded restrictions on feeding deer and placing minerals for deer from 29 to 41 counties throughout the state, effective July 1. The goal of the expanded feeding ban is to help limit the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The 41 counties comprise MDC’s CWD Management Zone. MDC […]
Connecticut Man Charged with Transporting Captive Deer Carcass
As the news of a massive 24-point buck made its way through Connecticut, it managed to capture the attention of the state’s Environmental Conservation Police and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Reportedly taken in Bridgewater, Connecticut, the deer was inspected by officials and was found to be without the usual hide blemishes and […]