Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Montana Elk, Moose
This year brought unsettling news for Montana hunters and lovers of wild game meat:
chronic wasting disease
Wyoming Officials to Use Hay Trail to Lure Elk to New Ground
The move is aimed at preventing the potential spread of chronic wasting disease from deer to the human-fed elk population.
Wyo. Game & Fish Dir. Appears Before Congress In Wake of CWD Plan
CWD has not made its way onto Wyoming's elk feedgrounds, but some fear it's only a matter of time.
Northwest Wyoming Deer Test Positive for Chronic Wasting
The deer were killed in early November.
Chronic Wasting Disease Spreads to New Wyoming Deer Hunt Area
Chronic wasting disease is a fatal nervous system disease that affects deer, elk and moose, according to the game and fish.
Hunters Asked to Help Battle Chronic Wasting Disease
Morgan Pfander, regional wildlife population biologist, said Fish and Game collects samples from an animal's lymph nodes behind the throat at the base of the skull.
Groups Sue Over Elk Feeding in Wyoming, Citing Disease Issue
The animals would then be expected to forage for food during all but perhaps the most severe winters.
Chronic Wasting Disease Found In New Elk Hunt Area Near Sheridan
Although the disease has been previously documented in deer in an overlaying hunt area, this is the first time an elk has tested positive.
Wyoming Elk Refuge Steps Up Chronic Wasting Disease Testing
Up to now, participation in the monitoring program was voluntary.
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Wyoming Deer
Game and Fish makes announcements when CWD is found in a hunting area and a map of CWD affected areas is available online.