Chronic Wasting Disease

In total, 17,399 deer were sampled throughout the state during the 2024 CWD year, with close to 1,800 samples testing positive

The CDC along with several other health agencies warn against humans consuming any meat from deer that tested positive, though there have not been any reported cases of CWD infection in people.

Infectious disease researchers say hunters are on the front lines of what could be a serious threat to public health: chronic wasting disease.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the positive test Wednesday. The result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa.

CWD has slowly been making its way into deer herds in Northern Wisconsin.It’s now been found in wild deer in Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Langlade, and Lincoln County.

The Bow Deer Season in Wisconsin starts Saturday.As hunters prepare to hit the woods, the Wisconsin DNR shares some important reminders.

Scientists are gaining ground in the race to understand what is causing the spread of chronic wasting disease, or CWD, in deer and elk

Forest County Potawatomi tribal leaders are trying to revive traditional practices like brain tanning, the process of making leather by using a deer’s brain to tan its hide. The practice has been around for centuries, but some worry environmental concerns could put a stop to it for future generations.

A baiting and feeding ban will go into effect in Lincoln County on Monday.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Vilas County Deer Advisory Council plan a virtual public meeting on the status of chronic wasting disease in wild deer in Vilas County