What Mainers Should Know About Chronic Wasting Disease

For answers to the following questions and more informational links, visit this site, maintained by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife:

http://www.maine.gov/ifw/wildlife/disease/cwd.htm

What is Chronic Wasting Disease? Where Has CWD Been Found? Is CWD Present in Maine? What Causes CWD?Which Species Have Gotten CWD?Can CWD Spread to People? What are the Signs of CWD in Deer and Elk? How is CWD Diagnosed? How do Deer and Elk Get CWD? Are Commercial Deer Feeds Safe? Winter Feeding of Deer. Are Urine-Based Deer Lures Safe? Why are We Concerned about CWD in Maine? What is Being Done to Prevent CWD Outbreaks in Maine? What Can Deer and Elk Hunters Do to Avoid CWD Risks? Can I Bring Intact Deer Carcasses From Other States Into Maine? Can I Get My Maine Deer or Moose Tested for CWD? What If I see a Deer Showing Signs of CWD in Maine?

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What Mainers Should Know About Chronic Wasting Disease