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Division outlines trial mandatory CWD testing in Ogden unit; first year limited and voluntary for elk
Summary
Division staff proposed a trial mandatory CWD testing program for deer in the Ogden unit with a 300‑sample target, voluntary elk testing this year, multiple drop‑off options and instructional materials for hunters; staff said the first year will be a trial and the rule includes a fee provision for enforcement decisions in future years.
At the Nov. 12 Northern RAC meeting, Division wildlife staff described a proposed mandatory chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing pilot focused on a target deer unit (Ogden unit). The plan sets an initial goal of about 300 deer samples and expands sample access beyond check stations by using staffed drop‑off freezers and other local submission points.
Ginger Stout, the presenting biologist,…
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