Montana Elk Test Positive for CWD Amid Vaccine Research Progress
TL;DR
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has confirmed the first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in an elk in southeast Montana, marking the fourth elk statewide to test positive. The infected elk was found in Hunting District 704, an area with high elk concentrations. CWD is always fatal and affects both elk and deer, often without visible symptoms until late stages. The state encourages hunters to test both deer and elk to better understand disease prevalence and guide management decisions. CWD sampling assistance is available at various locations, and hunting remains a key strategy to control its spread.
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