And even though the deer harvest was larger than expected, Luepke said it will help keep the installation’s deer population at a good number and will lessen any likelihood of the spread of CWD.

Source: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/437045/fort-mccoy-2022-year-review-second-half-year-brought-new-garrison-commander-increased-training-troop-projects-more-construction

CWD is a fatal neurological disease found in deer, elk, moose and other members of the deer family.

Source: https://newstalk1290.com/ixp/151/p/deadly-disease-east-texas-deer/

CWD is caused by infectious proteins causing fatal neurodegenerative diseases, according to Escobar.

Source: https://augustafreepress.com/news/zombie-deer-disease-detected-in-virginias-white-tailed-deer-population/

It will improve fencing of captive deer where needed and restrict the importation of captive deer from areas where CWD is a problem.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/minnesota-outdoors-bill-legislature-fishing-hunting-state-parks-dnr-department-natural-resources/600276778/