Game and Fish finds CWD in new elk hunt area in Johnson County
CWD is a fatal neurological disease of deer, elk and moose. The elk was found in elk hunt area 34 - an area that overlaps with deer hunt areas where CWD was previously documented and is bordered on the north by elk hunt area 35 where CWD had already been documented.
The elk was found by a landowner and reported to Game and Fish personnel on November 12, 2015 in Beaver Creek Canyon, which is about 15 miles west of the town of Kaycee.
“This has been another active year for Game and Fish’s CWD surveillance program. This is an important part of our public awareness program and of our ability to monitor this disease within the state,” Scott Edberg, Deputy Chief of the Wildlife Division, said. Consistent with the Centers for Disease Control Game and Fish does not recommend people eat deer, elk or moose that test positive for CWD.
Game and Fish personnel continue to watch for deer, elk and moose that appear sick. Game and Fish also continues to collect samples through hunter field checks and at CWD sampling stations. Game and Fish personnel collect and analyze more than 1,600 CWD samples annually throughout the state.
Hunters who wish to have their deer, elk or moose tested for CWD outside of the department’s CWD surveillance program can to do so by contacting the Wyoming State Veterinary Lab at (307) 766-9925. Hunters submitting samples through the Game and Fish should be aware that it may take a few weeks after their animal is sampled to get their test results. Each person submitting a sample receives a sticker with information on how to check their results on our website.
For more information on chronic wasting disease transmission and regulations on transportation and disposal of carcasses please visit the Game and Fish website at: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Wildlife-
The elk was found by a landowner and reported to Game and Fish personnel on November 12, 2015 in Beaver Creek Canyon, which is about 15 miles west of the town of Kaycee.
“This has been another active year for Game and Fish’s CWD surveillance program. This is an important part of our public awareness program and of our ability to monitor this disease within the state,” Scott Edberg, Deputy Chief of the Wildlife Division, said. Consistent with the Centers for Disease Control Game and Fish does not recommend people eat deer, elk or moose that test positive for CWD.
Game and Fish personnel continue to watch for deer, elk and moose that appear sick. Game and Fish also continues to collect samples through hunter field checks and at CWD sampling stations. Game and Fish personnel collect and analyze more than 1,600 CWD samples annually throughout the state.
Hunters who wish to have their deer, elk or moose tested for CWD outside of the department’s CWD surveillance program can to do so by contacting the Wyoming State Veterinary Lab at (307) 766-9925. Hunters submitting samples through the Game and Fish should be aware that it may take a few weeks after their animal is sampled to get their test results. Each person submitting a sample receives a sticker with information on how to check their results on our website.
For more information on chronic wasting disease transmission and regulations on transportation and disposal of carcasses please visit the Game and Fish website at: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Wildlife-
Wyoming Game and Fish (307) 777-4600
