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Council discusses deer management and chronic wasting disease concerns; staff to gather model plans and options
Summary
Councilors discussed developing a deer-management plan in light of chronic wasting disease concerns; staff described potential costs for population assessments and operational challenges including carcass processing and refrigeration if the city pursues culling or meat donation.
Whitefish councilors on Jan. 21 held an extended discussion about deer management, chronic wasting disease (CWD) concerns and potential responses, and asked staff to gather example plans and cost estimates for council review.
Councilors and staff said local and regional jurisdictions are confronting CWD and that responses carry recurring costs. Staff described Libby’s recent experience and said one of the most costly elements is processing and preserving…
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