The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer hunting season as they start scouting properties. Most ash trees in the southern half of Wisconsin, Door County and the Mississippi River counties are dead or dying from emerald ash borer infestation. Although emerald ash borer is not as widespread … [Read more...] about Avoid Ash Trees When Placing Deer Stands
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DNR Reminds Hunters to Test Deer For CWD Before Eating Venison
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to test their deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) before eating venison, as advised by human health organizations. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) all recommend against eating meat from deer … [Read more...] about DNR Reminds Hunters to Test Deer For CWD Before Eating Venison
Help Slow The Spread Of CWD This Season: Avoid Baiting And Feeding Deer
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans are in effect. CWD is an always-fatal disease that affects the nervous system of deer, elk, moose and caribou caused by a … [Read more...] about Help Slow The Spread Of CWD This Season: Avoid Baiting And Feeding Deer