Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was not detected in any of the 266 deer in Florence, Forest, and Marinette counties tested last year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
The DNR focused its efforts on collecting more samples from priority areas where CWD has been detected in the past. In total, 17,399 deer were sampled statewide during the 2024 hunting season, with 1,786 samples testing positive for CWD.
CWD is a fatal disease affecting deer, moose, elk, and reindeer/caribou. The DNR began monitoring the state’s wild white-tailed deer population in 1999 and has been tracking its spread since then. Recently detected areas with high CWD prevalence include Vilas, Polk, and Oneida counties.
The DNR encourages hunters to test their deer for CWD before consuming them, especially in areas where the disease is prevalent. To date, there have been no reported cases of human infection from CWD.
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Source: https://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/news/local-news/2025/04/no-cwd-in-wild-deer-in-florence-marinette-counties