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DNR: Chronic wasting disease detected in Clay County deer; testing and feeding restrictions likely
Summary
A Minnesota DNR wildlife supervisor informed Clay County commissioners that chronic wasting disease (CWD) was confirmed in a deer in the county; the agency plans expanded testing and may ask the county to enact a deer-feeding prohibition.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources told Clay County commissioners on Jan. 28 that chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a deer taken within Clay County, and that expanded testing and potential local measures are expected.
Rob Baden, area wildlife supervisor based in Detroit Lakes, told the board the DNR released a news statement noting a positive deer sample discovered near the state park area. “It's the first case we've had in Clay County to this point,” Baden said. He described the finding as near a high deer-density area and said the DNR will expand…
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