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.
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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.
Wyoming Authorities Check Hunters' Deer for Wasting Disease
Kroger says the disease is showing up in less than 5 percent of tested animals in hunting areas around Ten Sleep.
Judge Invalidates Wyoming Elk Feedground Permit
The ruling sends the matter back to the Forest Service to address the issue.
Wyoming Hunters Won't be Required to Test for Chronic Wasting
Animals have tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Park, Fremont, Sublette and Lincoln counties.
Wyoming Game And Fish Continues Battle Against CWD
Officials say there is no way to completely wipe out the disease right now.