On November 23rd, the opening day of the gun season, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is urging hunters in Middle Tennessee to participate in efforts aimed at monitoring Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). As hunters take to the fields, they are encouraged to bring any harvested deer to designated TWRA sampling sites. At these locations, agency personnel will collect lymph node samples from the neck of the deer for testing purposes related to CWD.
This initiative is crucial for the TWRA as it seeks to effectively manage and protect the state’s deer population. By monitoring the presence of CWD, the agency aims to detect any new outbreaks of the disease in different areas. Additionally, hunters in Lewis and Wayne counties, which fall within the CWD Management Zone, should be particularly mindful of specific regulations regarding the transportation of harvested deer.
For further details on inspection sites and the counties involved, hunters can visit the TWRA’s official website at www.tnwildlife.org. This proactive approach is essential in the ongoing effort to curb the spread of CWD and ensure the health of Tennessee’s wildlife.
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