10/14/2024
I am an official check station now. Let’s be proactive with this disease. No cost to you the hunter, and also get to check age of your kill. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) of Deer, Elk and Moose
CWD is a fatal neurologic disease that has been detected in free-ranging and captive deer, elk, and moose in numerous states and Canadian provinces. While CWD has not yet been detected in Oregon, it has been found in three bordering states – Idaho, California, and Washington.
What are the symptoms of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
Animals infected with CWD gradually lose body condition (fat and muscle mass), becoming emaciated. They may behave abnormally, displaying a wide stance, staggering gait, or inability to keep their head up with excessive salivation and thirst. The disease is ultimately fatal to all infected animals.
