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Post by squirrelgravy on Dec 7, 2023 19:32:00 GMT -5
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Post by greghopper on Dec 7, 2023 19:35:57 GMT -5
That’s not good…….
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 7, 2023 21:05:02 GMT -5
Ouch.
I’ve hunted Ballard County. At that time it was a deer rich county.
I feel it’s just a matter of time before it hits Indiana..
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Dec 7, 2023 21:24:08 GMT -5
They are monitoring for it in Indiana. I agree, just a matter of time before it is found.
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Post by greghopper on Dec 7, 2023 21:46:41 GMT -5
They are monitoring for it in Indiana. I agree, just a matter of time before it is found. At least in Kentucky the can’t just walk across to Indiana… they have to swim or ride in a horse trailer! |
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Dec 7, 2023 21:52:10 GMT -5
They are monitoring for it in Indiana. I agree, just a matter of time before it is found. At least in Kentucky the can’t just walk across to Indiana… they have to swim or ride in a horse trailer! I bet plenty do swim. A few years ago I saw a deer swimming the Wabash from Indiana toward Illinois, the river was flooded at the time to boot. |
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Post by freedomhunter on Dec 7, 2023 22:43:42 GMT -5
I've watched them swim they cross a river like it's not even there
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Post by boonechaser on Dec 7, 2023 23:32:34 GMT -5
Actually hear very little about it. IDK? More worried about EHD outbreaks, and really in big picture with things going on in the world. CWD is low on my radar.
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Post by greghopper on Dec 8, 2023 6:02:38 GMT -5
At least in Kentucky the can’t just walk across to Indiana… they have to swim or ride in a horse trailer! I bet plenty do swim. A few years ago I saw a deer swimming the Wabash from Indiana toward Illinois, the river was flooded at the time to boot. I agree…..wonder how easy they can do it with CWD! |
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Post by MuzzleLoader on Dec 8, 2023 6:20:47 GMT -5
I will more than likely be done deer hunting once it hits here. I couldn’t knowingly/unknowingly feed an infected animal to a child or family member. Risks aren’t worth it. www.cdc.gov/prions/cwd/prevention.html |
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Post by greghopper on Dec 8, 2023 6:42:13 GMT -5
If it found close to where you are the DNR will attempt to kill most Deer in the area it’s found
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Post by duff on Dec 8, 2023 7:01:22 GMT -5
If it found close to where you are the DNR will attempt to kill most Deer in the area it’s found Yup. And the more we look for it, the more likely to be found. What is DNR's plan if it is found? I don't have an educated opinion on cwd. I have heard it has been around for decades out west. Is that true? If so, did it destroy those populations? I have been told it isn't transferable to humans... but I don't think I would risk it either. |
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Post by greghopper on Dec 8, 2023 7:25:59 GMT -5
They have a plan but I don’t think it’s public information until it’s found…..When TB was found they killed deer and cattle in the area if I remember correctly then continued to monitor and test.
I don’t believe any state has lost it’s hunting or herd to CWD…..Indiana does test all farm deer for CWD but BOAH handles that.
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Post by greghopper on Dec 8, 2023 7:37:19 GMT -5
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Post by mattfinney on Dec 8, 2023 7:48:26 GMT -5
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Post by jjas on Dec 8, 2023 9:06:56 GMT -5
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Post by boonechaser on Dec 8, 2023 9:38:11 GMT -5
I will continue to supplemental feed in off season as from my research the pros outweigh the cons. "IF" CWD shows up in area I would stop. IL has had a few cases in a couple counties and have seemed to be able to contain or at minimum slow spread. I don't worry about things outside my control, "IF" or "WHEN" it shows up would just have to adapt. |
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Post by old3arrows on Dec 8, 2023 9:46:38 GMT -5
I sure hate to hear this! It's bad enough when EHD comes through!
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Post by jjas on Dec 8, 2023 9:56:43 GMT -5
I will continue to supplemental feed in off season as from my research the pros outweigh the cons. "IF" CWD shows up in area I would stop. IL has had a few cases in a couple counties and have seemed to be able to contain or at minimum slow spread. I don't worry about things outside my control, "IF" or "WHEN" it shows up would just have to adapt. I'm sure you aren't the only one who feels that way, but hopefully that decision doesn't come back to bite us all on the a** in the future. |
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Post by greghopper on Dec 8, 2023 10:07:08 GMT -5
I will continue to supplemental feed in off season as from my research the pros outweigh the cons. "IF" CWD shows up in area I would stop. IL has had a few cases in a couple counties and have seemed to be able to contain or at minimum slow spread. I don't worry about things outside my control, "IF" or "WHEN" it shows up would just have to adapt. Yeah there is a whole lot of “what if’s”…. I don’t believe Ohio ever stopped the baiting or feeding and they’ve had multiple confirmed cases. |
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