The State of Deer and Elk: EHD vs. CWD

It’s no secret. Epizootic hemorrhagic disease and chronic wasting disease have both reared their ugly heads in the last couple years and have impacted Idaho’s deer and elk in localized areas. While both diseases affect members of the deer family, there are some pretty significant differences between the two.
In the sixth installment of Fish and Game’s ‘State of Deer and Elk’ series, Fish and Game Wildlife Health Coordinator Stacey Dauwalter explains EHD and CWD and clarifies some of the misconceptions associated with each.
Check out Fish and Game's State of Deer and Elk webpage to learn more about deer and elk in Idaho: idfg.idaho.gov...
CJL / SD 2023