Chronic Wasting Disease News & Publications

The following links are the latest news releases and articles relating to chronic wasting disease (CWD). To search for additional news releases please view the Search News page. Below the news links are a collection of Department of Natural Resources (DNR) publications pertaining to CWD.

• DNR proposes purchase of Hall farm to prevent spread of CWD. Proposal includes prohibiting nature based outdoor activities on the property. (03/11/2011)
• Aerial Deer Survey in CWD Management Zone (12/17/2010)
• Latest on CWD testing in Ashland area (12/17/2010)
• DNR asks for hunters help on Ashland area deer disease surveillance (11/15/2010)
• DNR Registration and Carcass Movement in CWD Zone (11/08/2010)
• Gun Deer Season Registration and CWD Sampling Stations (11/08/2010)
• Deer Registration and Carcass Transportation in CWD Zone (10/26/2010)
• Early Gun Deer Season Registration and Sampling Stations in DNR's South Central Region and CWD-Management Zone (10/08/2010)
• New Carcass Movement Restrictions in CWD Zone (10/08/2010)
• Plan approved to guide state efforts to control CWD over next 15 years (09/28/2010)
• Archery Deer Registration/CWD Sampling Stations and Food Pantry Drop-Off Locations (09/14/2010)
• New carcass movement flexibility in CWD management zone (09/14/2010)

Fact Sheets

• CWD Frequently Asked Questions [PDF 44KB]

Other Publications

• Wisconsin's Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan 2010-2025 [PDF 1.6MB]
• Transportation of Deer Carcasses from a Wisconsin Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zone & from Out-of-State into Wisconsin [PDF 158KB]
• Working for a Healthy Deer Herd in 2008: a Hunter's Guide to Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin [PDF 502KB]
• Controlling Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin, 2005 [PDF 485KB]
• CWD Program Review Paper [PDF 169KB] - In 2003 Wisconsin’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) management program was reviewed by a panel of experts from the fields of veterinary medicine, prion biology and wildlife management.
• Understanding Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin, 2002 [PDF 2.6MB]

Contact Information

For answers to questions relating to CWD in Wisconsin, email Wildlife Health.

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