Tag: Chronic Wasting Disease

Fourth case of chronic wasting disease found south of Cranbrook

Environment R McCormack - December 3, 2024

The B.C. government has found another case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a white-tailed deer south of Cranbrook. Provincial...

Third case of chronic wasting disease confirmed in the East Kootenays

Environment My Kootenay Now Staff - November 22, 2024

The B.C. Government has confirmed a third positive case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a white-tailed deer near...

Mandatory CWD testing still in effect as deer hunting season gets underway

Environment R McCormack - November 7, 2024

Mule and whitetail deer hunting season is well underway in B.C. and hunters are asked to play a part...

CWD testing expanding to elk and moose

Environment My Kootenay Now Staff - August 30, 2024

Local hunters this season will be required to submit deer, elk and moose for Chronic Wasting Disease testing. "We've had...

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