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Montana Deer Deaths Linked to Suspected Hemorrhagic Disease

9/24/2025

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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) suspects hemorrhagic disease is killing white-tailed deer in northwest Montana, with 24 dead near Eureka and 12 near Plains.
The disease is transmitted by biting midges and includes epizootic hemorrhagic disease and blue tongue.
Lab tests have not confirmed the disease; FWP monitors outbreaks, hunters should report sick or dead deer, no human risk.

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Story summary

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) suspects hemorrhagic disease is killing white-tailed deer in northwest Montana, with 24 dead near Eureka and 12 near Plains.
The disease is transmitted by biting midges and includes epizootic hemorrhagic disease and blue tongue.
Lab tests have not confirmed the disease; FWP monitors outbreaks, hunters should report sick or dead deer, no human risk.