A closer look at how white-tailed doe social hierarchy traits and dispersal behavior might be a main culprit in the spread of chronic wasting disease.
Tag: chronic wasting disease
Act Now: Louisiana Considering Ban on Natural Deer Urine Lures
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is considering new rules that include a ban on the use of urine-based scents, an important tradition and tool for hunters.
CWD Transmission: Sound Science vs. Bureaucrats
After wasting more than $100 MILLION of our hard-earned money on research, there is absolutely no sound scientific evidence whatsoever linking feeding or baiting deer to the occurrence of CWD or any other cervid disorder or disease.
Strange Deer Deaths Reported in Pennsylvania
Dozens of white-tailed deer are dropping dead in front of hunters’ eyes in Pennsylvania, and game managers are scrambling to find out the cause. According to several reports in Dauphin County, deer have been found dead in their beds — curled up with no outward signs of injury or illness. In other cases, hunters have […]
Inadequate Measures Guarantee Spread of CWD
What the MIchigan DNR doesn’t want you to know about the first confirmed case of CWD in the Upper Peninsula is that their inadequate response is going to guarantee spread of the disease among whitetails in the region.
The War Over Explaining Chronic Wasting Disease
There is a battle over chronic wasting disease taking place in the world of scientific deer management. Some are convinced that the battle is over, others argue that things aren’t that simple.
Schmidt: Michigan Deer Hunters Being Fed CWD Lies
We’re not exactly sure what’s going on in Michigan, their deer herd and chronic wasting disease — other than the fact that state-employed deer managers there seem intent on spinning the same, old bureaucratic lies about CWD.
CWD Spikes at Wisconsin Deer Farms
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has plagued Wisconsin deer farms for years and last year’s near-record rate has officials concerned. In 2017, the fatal disease was confirmed in 60 deer that were raised in captive deer operations. This marks the first time in 11 years that the state has confirmed this many cases of CWD.
Montana Latest State with Deer Positive for CWD
A Montana mule deer killed by a hunter has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, making it among two dozen states with wild or captive deer with CWD.
CWD Update: No Uniform Approach to Fight Deadly Deer Disease
With no uniform approach to battle chronic wasting disease, state wildlife officials must work with federal officials and each other to fight CWD.