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Ohio Deer CWD Cases Surge Amid Wyoming Elk Report

3/18/2025

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In Ohio, 24 white-tailed deer have been confirmed with chronic wasting disease (CWD) during the 2024-25 hunting season, raising concerns among wildlife officials. Meanwhile, Wyoming reported a new elk case in the Jackson region, and Cranbrook's urban deer population has seen six positive cases since early 2024. While CWD is deadly for deer, it poses no threat to humans.

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In Ohio, 24 white-tailed deer have been confirmed with chronic wasting disease (CWD) during the 2024-25 hunting season, raising concerns among wildlife officials. Meanwhile, Wyoming reported a new elk case in the Jackson region, and Cranbrook's urban deer population has seen six positive cases since early 2024. While CWD is deadly for deer, it poses no threat to humans.