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DNR encourages hunters to have deer tested for CWD In cooperation with local businesses, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff will collect deer heads for chronic wasting disease testing during the 2020 archery, crossbow and gun hunting seasons. “Managing CWD begins with knowing where the disease exists on the landscape, and having this knowledge is only possible with a robust sample size, thanks to deer hunters around the state,” according to a DNR news release. “Hunters should make plans to visit a sampling station to have their deer submitted for testing. “Hunters who haven’t had their deer tested before might be concerned about the time involved or just not know what to expect when having their deer tested,” said Amanda Kamps, DNR wildlife health conservation specialist. “We offer a variety of ways for hunters to participate, letting them choose the route that’s most convenient for them.” New this year, hunters have a digital option for entering their CWD testing information when visiting one of the hundreds of self-service and in-person sampling stations around the state. Successful hunters will find a unique link to the online form in their harvest registration confirmation email or in their Go Wild harvest history. Testing for CWD is available to hunters statewide.
the DNR website. There is also a searchable database available as an alternative to the map view. A sample consists of the deer head with 3 inches to 5 inches of neck attached. Hunters also will need to have their harvest authorization number, harvest location and contact information when submitting a sample. New this year, hunters may submit this information online rather than using a paper form. Hunters can find the new digital form in their registration confirmation email and in their harvest history in Go Wild. To make special arrangements for large bucks, please call your nearby DNR wildlife biologist.
Deer carcass disposal SUBMITTED PHOTO Brodhead Independent-Register Hunters are encouraged to dispose of deer carcass waste in a Officials at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are asking deer hunters to submit the licensed landfill that accepts this heads of harvested deer for testing for chronic wasting disease. Getting a large sampling of deer is key waste or in a dumpster designated to managing the disease in Wisconsin, DNR officials say. for deer carcass waste. If a municipality allows deer disposal curbside or at a transfer station, the carcass should be double bagged. If these options are not available and the deer was harvested on private land, burying the deer carcass waste or returning it to the location of the harvest are the next best options. It is illegal to dispose of deer carcass An additional $14 billion will be available farms and ranches, and we developed a program to waste on any public lands. to agricultural producers who continue to face better meet the needs of those impacted.” Hunters can find a map with the market disruptions and associated costs because of According to the release, “This program provides CWD sampling locations and deer COVID-19, federal officials announced last week. financial assistance that gives producers the ability carcass disposal locations on the Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance to absorb increased marketing costs associated DNR website as well as in the Hunt Program (CFAP 2) will run through Dec. 11. with the COVID-19 pandemic. Producers will be Wild app. “America’s agriculture communities are compensated for ongoing market disruptions and resilient, but still face many challenges due to the assisted with the associated marketing costs.” Baiting and feeding COVID-19 pandemic. President Trump is once A complete list of eligible commodities, payment Hunters are reminded that baitagain demonstrating his commitment to ensure rates and calculations can be found online at farmers. ing and feeding is prohibited in America’s farmers and ranchers remain in business gov/cfap. some counties. Check the DNR’s to produce the food, fuel and fiber America needs Customers seeking one-on-one support with the baiting and feeding webpage freto thrive,” USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue said in CFAP 2 application process can call 877-508-8364 quently for updates. No counties in a news release. “We listened to feedback received to speak directly with a USDA employee. This step the state will be removed from the from farmers, ranchers and agricultural organizations is recommended before a producer engages with the ban during the 2020 deer hunting about the impact of the pandemic on our nations’ Farm Service Agency county office. seasons.
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CWD sampling locations Hunters have several options available to have their deer sampled for CWD, and all locations can be found on the DNR website at dnr.wisconsin.gov. In addition to a network of 24/7 self-service sampling stations (also called kiosks) around the state, many meat processors and businesses offer in-person sampling assistance. Hunters should contact staffed Prevent the spread of CWD sampling stations in advance to Voluntarily following recomverify hours of operation. For an mended practices can reduce and interactive map with sampling loSee TESTED, Back Page cations available in your area, visit
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