This weekend, the Missouri Department of Conservation mandates chronic wasting disease (CWD) sample collection for deer hunters across 35 counties. This measure is crucial for monitoring and managing the spread of CWD, a fatal neurological disease affecting deer populations.
By requiring hunters to submit samples, the Department aims to better understand the disease’s prevalence and location, which is vital for sustaining healthy wildlife. The collection process offers an opportunity for hunters to contribute to overall deer management while helping safeguard the state’s ecological balance.
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