A Wisconsin hunter took precautions while mounting a deer carcass found in an area with chronic wasting disease, sparking ridicule from fellow hunters. The 100% fatal illness has been detected in over 35 US states and five Canadian provinces. Skarlupka wore nitrile gloves to avoid infected glands, despite some hunters mocking him for the practice. While scientists have not documented a human case of CWD, eating infected game meat poses a risk, leading some hunters like Skarlupka to take extra precautions to protect their families.
Source: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hunters-disagree-on-the-threat-of-chronic-wasting-disease-in-deer