Wednesday, March 02, 2011
CWD IN NEBRASKA IS INCREASING WITH 51 POSITIVE CASES IN 2010
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Wed, 2011-03-02 20:52
CWD IN NEBRASKA IS INCREASING WITH 51 POSITIVE CASES IN 2010
Wed, 2011-03-02 21:15
#1
That's too bad. This stuff is
That's too bad. This stuff is increasing all over the place and there seems to be little they can do to control it. The good thing about it is that it isn't harmful to humans - at least as far as we know.
I'm no biologist - not even close - but it wouldn't surprise me if it actually runs its course within a few more years. Throughout history, various diseases have come and go - I don't know why this one should be any different.
The only way we'll find out is to "stay tuned". 
Thu, 2011-03-03 10:51
#2
Again, in Nebraska, they
Again, in Nebraska, they harvested roughly 90,000 deer combined during the seasons.
Figure in 51 deer with CWD, and you have about a .05% chance of finding a CWD positive deer.That's 1/20th of 1%.
I think it's simple. If you see a deer showing symptoms of CWD, then do the herd and other hunters a favor and use your tag on it, and shoot the thing. Heck, i bet if you did that, and reported it to your fish and game dept., most of them, not all, but most, would thank you for turning it in and let you keep your tag.
I think it's all about hunter education. Be aware of what it is and how it spreads, and it will solve alot of problems.
Thu, 2011-03-03 12:05
#3
The problem with doing as you
The problem with doing as you suggested is that for a hunter to determine that a deer or elk has CWD it will be in the advanced stage to where it is affecting the animal physically. Most of the deer that test positive for it are ones that are turned in by hunters to be tested. Colorado at one time had areas that were mandatory to have the heads tested but since then all the testing is voluntary and cost the hunter $25.00 for the test. If the animal test positive for CWD then the hunter is eligible for either a refund or a anterless tag for the same spices that was tested. So it isn't quite as simple as doing as you suggested.
Thu, 2011-03-03 13:40
#4
No, I understand it's not
No, I understand it's not that simple.
However, I am just saying that people who are alert and willing to do their part, can have an affect on this, and in my opinion, that's what will have the biggest impact on the disease.
I know not everyone will do it, but as I said, 51 out of however many deer that were tested, is not that much of a cause for concern.
Thu, 2011-03-03 12:24
#5
I just checked the Colorado
I just checked the Colorado Big Game Regulations brochure, and a hunter can get either a refund or a replacement antlerless tag if their animal tests positive for CWD. Since it takes a minimum of 7 days for initial test results, the replacement license is typically granted for the following year. Also, you can apply for reimbursement (subject to caps) for processing fees for that animal.
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