Ohio confirms 40 deer test positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in 2025-26 season
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Updated · Your News Now · Apr 26
Ohio confirms 40 deer test positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in 2025-26 season
13 articles · Updated · Your News Now · Apr 26
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources tested over 6,600 white-tailed deer statewide, finding 40 infected with the fatal neurological disease during the 2025-26 hunting season.
Chronic Wasting Disease, which has no cure, poses a significant threat to Ohio's deer population and hunting activities. The Division of Wildlife continues to monitor affected areas closely.
CWD was first detected in Ohio's wild deer in 2020, prompting ongoing surveillance and public updates through the Department's website to inform hunters and residents.
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