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Chronic Wasting Disease Hits 18th County in Michigan

2/13/2026

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  • Chronic wasting disease is confirmed in a deer in Gladwin County, Michigan, the 18th county affected.
  • The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the positive test from a deer in Clement Township.
  • The sample is under verification by a federal lab.
  • CWD affects white-tailed deer, elk, and moose and has been tracked since 2015.
  • Hunters should wear gloves when handling deer and dispose of carcasses.