CWD

[300h&h]

The Rocky Mtn News ran an indepth report on CWD in the Saturday issue. One whole section - over 20 pages.. Look for the headline "Killer in the Herd" and click the link for "IN-DEPTH SECTION" for more stories. Lots of good info.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/home/0,1299,DRMN_1,00.html

300h&h

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[Elkhunter]

Thanks 300 and welcome to Hunt Talk.

 

[ELKCHSR]

Welcome aboard, glad your here!!!

 

[nanuq]

I have been following the CWD issue closely over the past few years. What are your thoughts on this?

Is it possible this is a natural occurring disorder (such as cancer)? is it ALWAYS fatal? do you think we are finding it because we are looking for it? Is WI overreacting?

Many people think game farms are to blame for the "spread" of this disease yet two incidents may disprove this
(1) Recently, a Mule Deer on the White Sands Missile range tested positive. There are no game farms in this area.

(2) CWD has been found in the wild Whitetail herd yet no domestic deer/elk have tested positive

What are your thoughts????????