Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a contagious illness that impacts the nervous system of deer and elk. It causes the brain of infected animals to deteriorate in a distinctive spongy manner, …

Oct 25, 2024 · The Michigan DNR announces 2024 Chronic Wasting Disease testing sites across 22 counties to aid early detection efforts.

Nov 5, 2024 · Testing any harvested deer for CWD is crucial to help track the disease and monitor its spread. Previous testing has occurred in areas where CWD has been confirmed. However, …

Oct 24, 2024 · Reporting: If you observe a deer exhibiting signs of illness, report it to the DNR. Your observations can aid in monitoring and managing CWD in our deer population. You can …

Sep 24, 2024 · The Michigan Department of Natural Resources offers hunters free CWD testing in counties of interest and free self-testing kits for others. You must submit your harvested deer …

Sep 1, 2021 · State wildlife managers are launching a new strategy to track the deadly neurological disease that’s spreading through Michigan’s deer herds, abandoning a previous …

Oct 24, 2024 · (FOX 2) - Michigan deer hunters headed out this year have several options for testing their harvests for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Voluntary testing is used to monitor …

Sep 20, 2024 · Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a contagious neurological disease that has been found in deer, elk and moose – collectively called cervids. According to the Michigan …

We are here to provide the necessary information to help you make an informed decision about CWD testing to keep our deer population healthy and sustainable. Select the free or paid CWD …

Nov 15, 2022 · For the 2022 season, the DNR is offering multiple testing options to test for chronic wasting disease, but testing options depend on where you are in Michigan, according …