CWD, Wisconsin and Chippewa County

DNR confirms CWD in western Wisconsin wild deer, bans renewed in 2 counties
A wild deer in Chippewa County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), causing baiting and feeding bans to be renewed in two western Wisconsin counties. A release from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) states that officials recently confirmed the first positive test result for CWD in a
CWD shows up in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, for first time in wild deer
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected in a wild deer in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, for the first time, prompting the renewal of baiting and feeding bans in two counties.
Wisconsin DNR confirms first positive case of CWD in wild deer from Chippewa County
The deer was a hunter-harvested 1-year-old buck that was harvested within 10 miles of the Barron and Dunn County borders.
DNR Confirms CWD In wild deer in Chippewa County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirmed Wednesday the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Chippewa County, which will lead to a renewal of baiting and feeding bans that are already in place.
CWD confirmed for first time in Chippewa County wild deer, public meeting set
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the first case of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer in Chippewa County.
Baiting Bans in Place after DNR confirms CWD found in wild deer in Chippewa County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease in a wild deer in Chippewa County.
CWD found in Chippewa County wild deer renews baiting, feeding bans
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Chippewa County. The deer was a hunter-harvested
DNR: Wild deer in Chippewa County tests positive for CWD
According to the press release, the DNR and the Chippewa County Deer Advisory Council are scheduled to hold a public meeting on Feb. 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. At the meeting, DNR staff expect to provide information about CWD in Wisconsin and local testing efforts within Chippewa County.
DNR confirms chronic wasting disease found in wild deer in Chippewa County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease in a wild deer in Chippewa County.
Soaring CWD numbers in southeast Minnesota prompt DNR to stop culling deer
Now that CWD prevalence in the southeast part of the state has doubled in one year, to 5% or more, the benefit of offseason culling is considered too meager to justify the expense.
DNR to pull back on CWD efforts involving deer in southeastern Minnesota
Officials say chronic wasting disease has reached "endemic stage" in three permit areas, meaning current management techniques are no longer effective.
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Chronic wasting disease continued to spread and increase in prevalence in 2024
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Hunters Disagree on the Threat of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
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