DNR, Minnesota and white-tailed deer

With chronic wasting disease ‘endemic,’ DNR will stop culling deer in southeastern Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will discontinue targeted culling in the southeastern corner of the state — including parts of Winona and Fillmore counties — where chronic wasting
Soaring CWD numbers in southeastern Minnesota prompt DNR to stop culling deer
A startling increase in the prevalence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in southeastern Minnesota’s deer population has triggered a new management response from the Department of Natural Resources that might surprise hunters.
DNR discontinues targeted culling of deer in part of Southeast Minnesota
"Chronic wasting disease, commonly referred to as CWD, is a fatal neurological disease that affects cervids, including white-tailed deer. It is found globally and in about half of the states in the U.S. CWD remains relatively rare in Minnesota but is a concern as there is no known cure," the DNR website states.
DNR to pull back on CWD efforts involving deer in southeastern Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Wednesday that it is discontinuing the practice of targeted deer culling in three permit areas in the southeastern corner of the state as it is no longer helping to manage Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) within the herd.
DNR adjusting strategy to combat chronic wasting disease in southeast Minnesota
A strategy change is taking place to help combat chronic wasting disease in three southeast Minnesota deer permit areas.
Minnesota DNR discontinues deer culling following CWD advancement
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is discontinuing targeted deer culling in the southeast part of the state, following an advancement of Chronic Waste Disease (CWD) to an “endemic” stage.
Minnesota DNR halts targeted deer culling as chronic wasting disease spreads
Targeted culling of wild deer in Winona and Fillmore counties will end because a rise in CWD has made the disease management approach ineffective.
Deer culling for chronic wasting disease to end in part of SE Minnesota
The targeted culling of deer to try and contain the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) is being ended in parts of southeastern Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the practice is being discontinued in deer permit area 646,
Minnesota DNR discontinues targeted culling in three southeast deer permit areas
Research shows that for targeted culling to be effective, landowner-granted access to deer is central to its success.
DNR Adjusting CWD Strategy, Ends Targeted Deer Culling in Parts of SE MN
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is adjusting its chronic wasting disease management strategy after the disease reached endemic stage in three southeast Minnesota deer permit areas. The DNR will discontinue targeted culling in deer permit areas 646,
Hunters Disagree on the Threat of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
The prion disease that causes deer, elk and other cervids to waste away could someday jump to humans, but many hunters are not convinced they should worry
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Culling to cease in parts of Minnesota’s southeast; how will that impact CWD prevalence rates?
The prevalence of CWD is around 5% in DPAs 647 and 648 in Fillmore County, meaning it could triple within the next few years ...
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CIDRAP report highlights gaps, offers guidance for possible CWD spillover into people, other species
The report, "Chronic Wasting Disease Spillover Preparedness and Response: Charting an Uncertain Future," identifies gaps in ...