Carry on yourself, as nothing I said back to our resident CWD scientist was not fact!
Believe what you want, but yes, you did.
Right here: "
Those areas in CO and WY were not decimated by the disease and I'm not aware of any other areas as widespread as it's being found that have been either."
Where is the "proof" to back up this wild claim?
The reason I'm reading this thread closely is a couple fold.
1. There is emerging research, that I just talked to Jeff about yesterday, regarding CWD and mule deer that suggests the lower populations in the SE part of Wyoming may have more to do with CWD prevalence than were initially thought. This could have ramifications on everything from license quotas, to buck to doe ratio's, to even requirements of edible portions of big-game, etc. etc. etc. In fact, Jeff is setting up a meeting in Casper with the GF as they want to discuss some of what they're finding, answer questions, etc.
2. The issue of feed grounds is also highly contentious issue here as well, and I want to be informed on the CWD, brucellosis, etc. and how WY is going to progress in making decisions on this issue. Lots to learn on that too.
3. There is research here regarding certain genetic potential in elk and deer that seem to be resistant to CWD...and there are some predictions that if left unmanaged, CWD could have dire long-term impacts on elk, mule deer, moose, etc.
Its easy to just brush it off and say that herds weren't decimated in SE Wyoming or Colorado...yeah, in the short term maybe. But again, the research is likely pointing to CWD being very damaging to our herds currently, and possibly very damaging long-term.
What is important is that people find out the facts and know who has a clue what they're talking about, what qualifications they have, and most importantly what the science is saying. That combined with how the various GF agencies are going to address the issue, should be a big concern.
As per usual, you turn these discussions personal by thinking you're being "stalked" and arguing with people that have degrees, knowledge, science, and the real facts on their side. People that are continuing to learn, continuing to research, and recognize that if this isn't dealt with may have dire consequences.
Its a shame you're even allowed to comment on these type of threads as you provide no real value to any of them.
Shallow minds and shallow water both freeze first...
