CWD Moose in Montana

[BigHornRam]

More bad news.

Moose tests positive for CWD near Troy

A bull moose near Troy has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, which is the first known case in that species in Montana.

missoulian.com

 

[Mtnhunter1]

The worst news!

 

[Trial153]

Wait for all the nay sayers in our ranks to be dismissive

 

[Sask hunter]

I don’t understand why Mulies are the most likely to get it. Elk herd up in giant herds all winter and live in smaller herds the rest of the year.

 

[wytex]

Not good news but not the end of the world either.

 

[beginnerhunter]

I'd be interested to know what the prevalence rates of CWD are for moose that live in heavy CWD areas. If it's still pretty low then you'd think the environmental component was minor since moose are so solitary. I'm sure there is literature out there.

 

[Sask hunter]

I'd be interested to know what the prevalence rates of CWD are for moose that live in heavy CWD areas. If it's still pretty low then you'd think the environmental component was minor since moose are so solitary. I'm sure there is literature out there.

It is there is maybe 1 or 2 a year in sask. Mulies are by far the worst for getting it

 

[hunt2win]

Thanks for the link, I didn't know this disease was prevelent in moose.

 

[BAKPAKR]

I hate to hear that. I know the moose in that area, or at least across the state line in Idaho, were already struggling.

 

[Schaaf]

Guys can’t catch a break

 

[Sytes]

Just saw this article today. Pretty disappointing!
I'm curious if CWD is affecting the moose in the same manner it does deer. As in lethargic, loss of balance, etc.

People claim no concerns over eating CWD infected game meat, yet FWP & CDC suggest not to eat, etc. Along with no culpability with usual, "wanton waste". Lot of meat gone to waste due to the disease. Stigma or not, better safe than sorry.

There is no known transmission of CWD to humans or other animals, including pets or livestock. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that hunters harvesting a deer, elk, or moose from an area where CWD is known to be present have their animal tested for CWD prior to consuming the meat, and to not consume the meat if the animal tests positive.

The hunter took the rest of the moose to a landfill, where it was properly disposed.

 

[Sytes]

Second moose tests positive for CWD in Libby area

Chronic wasting disease was first detected in the Libby area in the spring of 2019 after a white-tailed deer tested positive.

www.kpax.com

 

[Ben Long]

This is the second moose in the Libby area area. I've put in for that tag for a couple decades now. May have to pick another. Hmm.