The Wisconsin of Department of Natural Resources this week released its chronic wasting disease sampling numbers, which paint a picture of a slow-growing plague, and scary-high prevalence rates in some counties.⁠ ⁠ The spread of CWD is an old story in Wisconsin, and it’s one that many deer hunters tend to tune out. After all, the DNR’s harvest numbers and the overall deer population estimates both look great (more on this in a minute). However, a deeper dive into county-level data shows what could be the start of a troubling trend.⁠ ⁠ Here’s a quick look at some of the key numbers from Wisconsin:⁠ • Positive CWD detections 75 percent of counties • 17,399 deer were sampled in 2024⁠ • 1,786 samples tested positive⁠ • Southern Farmland Zone accounts for 89 percent of positive tests and had an overall prevalence rate of 20.6 percent⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #CWD #chronicwastingdisease #wisconsin #hunting #huntingseason #conservation #wildlife #deerhunting #de...