DNR Investigating Suspected CWD Case In Northwest Minnesota Deer

The Minnesota D-N-R is investigating the first possible case of chronic wasting disease in wild deer along the border with North Dakota.  Testing on a deer harvested near Climax strongly indicated a C-W-D infection.

Final confirmation of the results is expected next week.   The D-N-R is implementing voluntary C-W-D sampling for deer harvested in the area during the firearms season which opens this weekend.   Hunters are strongly encouraged to leave samples at self-service stations in Neilsville and Climax.

No other cases have been reported in the area.

Most of Minnesota’s C-W-D cases have been in the southeastern part of the state.