Texas Intensifies Its Fight Against “Zombie Deer Disease” – Texas Monthly

Do zombie deer foretell a Texas hunting apocalypse? It might be decades before we know. Yet the rise of chronic wasting disease—colloquially known as “zombie deer disease” because it infects the brains of deer, essentially turning them into the walking dead—is so alarming that officials with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are testing deer […]

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Deer Hunting Forecast 2021: A State-by-State Guide | Outdoor Life

Instability seems to be everywhere nowadays, whether it involves politics, weather, or the dreaded pandemic. But one annual constant offers the hope of brighter days: deer season… Within a few weeks, hunters across the country will welcome the promise of crisp autumn mornings and thrilling encounters with spectacular bucks. And whether you’re in the big […]

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Some white-tailed deer test positive for COVID-19 antibodies

(WAOW) — Studies by the United States Department of Agriculture show some white-tailed deer have been exposed to COVID-19. White-tailed deer in Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, according to the USDA. There were 481 samples collected from deer from Jan. 2020 through 2021. Of those, 33 percent had COVID-19 […]

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Don’t touch ‘orphaned’ or ‘abandoned’ wildlife, Texas Parks & Wildlife warns

Your helping hand may actually be hurting the animals’ chances of survival SAN ANTONIO – Officials with Texas Parks and Wildlife are warning people to leave wild animals alone this spring. Texans might notice more wildlife in their backyards, neighborhoods and surrounding areas but TPWD experts are warning potential do-gooders against lending a helping hand. […]

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