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Texas Game Wardens Bust Major Illegal Deer Breeding Ring

2/28/2025

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Texas Game Wardens have dismantled a massive illegal deer breeding ring, leading to 1,200 charges against 22 individuals across 11 counties. The discovery of three breeding facilities and ten release sites not only jeopardizes the state's deer population but also endangers the $9.6 billion hunting industry, raising concerns over the potential spread of Chronic Wasting Disease.

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Story summary

Texas Game Wardens have dismantled a massive illegal deer breeding ring, leading to 1,200 charges against 22 individuals across 11 counties. The discovery of three breeding facilities and ten release sites not only jeopardizes the state's deer population but also endangers the $9.6 billion hunting industry, raising concerns over the potential spread of Chronic Wasting Disease.