Deer meat cannot be tested - only brain and neural and lymph node tissue can be tested to detect the presence of CWD. There is no means of testing deer tissue samples for CWD at present.

In 2005, over 240,000 hunters in Illinois combined to snap up 400,000 deer hunting permits and free landowner permits.

The Colorado Division of Wildlife has a problem animal hotline at 303-297-1192 or visit their website at www.dnr.state.co.us/wildlife/.

Johne's (pronounced "YO-nees") disease is a contagious, slowly developing and fatal bacterial disease of the intestinal tract. A German veterinarian first described it in a dairy cow in 1895 and the disease was named after him. The disease is also called paratuberculosis. Johne's disease primarily occurs in domestic and wild ruminant species such as sheep, goats, cattle, deer/elk , bison etc. It has also infrequently been reported in non-ruminant species e.g.

Johne's disease typically enters a herd when an apparently healthy, but infected, animal is introduced. This animal contaminates the premises (feed, ground, water) by shedding the organism in its manure. The organism is then ingested by other deer/elk. Calves are thought to be most susceptible to infection - they can acquire the organism by suckling manure-contaminated teats and possibly from the milk/colostrum itself as the dam may shed M.

Knowledge on the prevalence of this disease is limited, due both to lack of testing and reporting. It has been described in a variety of cervid species and in most countries raising deer and elk. The prevalence is higher in farm-raised vs. free-ranging cervids.

There are two common ways to test cervids for Johne's disease: culture of fecal samples and blood tests for antibodies to M. paratuberculosis. The biology of the disease can make it difficult to detect infected animals, especially those in an early stage of infection.

In the spring when there is lots of food for them in the woods, deer will stay away from Rugosas and any others that have a lot of thorns and prickles. However if they are hungry then no new rose growth is safe. Many ideas have been tried to discoura Here's advice on what NOT to do in your garden..opinions from all and sundry... Least favorite gardening trend...What's yours?? My least favorite garden trend....Evergreens!!!!!! Posted by daylilydreamer 6/7Mid-Atlantic (My Page) on Wed, Aug

To eat too much fish is not advised when you are pregnant especially NOT raw fish and sushi! – best to wait until after your pregnancy.

There is no scientific evidence that CWD is transmissible through consumption of meat from an infected animal. CWD has not been linked to any human variant of the disease in the way that mad cow disease is associated with a variant of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. The prion that causes CWD accumulates only in certain parts of infected animals – the brain, eyes, spinal cord, lymph nodes, tonsils, and spleen – and, therefore, these tissues should not be eaten.

BOB: As deer continue to overrun our residential landscapes, homeowners must be more concerned about protecting their ornamental plants, especially during winter when heavier browsing occurs. There are 3 ways to protect your plantings, and we feel proper plant choices and exclusion are the two that work the best in the long run. Here are your 3 choices: Exclusion - Through the use of fencing or mesh, keep the deer away from plants.

Elk are raised as livestock for medicinal use, meat, breeding stock and trophy bulls. Velvet antler has been used for more than 2,000 years in Asia and Europe and is gaining popularity in the United States. Velvet antler has been shown to improve joint health, increase muscular strength, accelerate muscle recovery, support the immune system and improve energy and stamina. In Asia, velvet antler has been traditionally used to increase libido.

You need to buy an archery license in addition to your deer and elk license to hunt during the archery pre-season. You do not need to buy separate archery licenses for elk, deer, antelope or whatever other big game you may be hunting with bow and arrow. The archery license is required of all archers who have a regular, not "archery only" license. Holders of archery only licenses do not need the separate archery permit.

This disease is hard to detect in some stages. The signs of Johne's disease are vague and months can pass after infection before they appear. Weight loss in animals with a good appetite and adequate rations may be the only indication. Diarrhea, a common sign for cattle with Johne's disease, may not occur in cervid species. The signs of Johne's disease can be confused with the clinical indications of other conditions such as parasitism, malnutrition or other chronic diseases.

The best way to avoid this chronic infectious disease is to be as certain as possible that animals brought into the herd are not infected with M. paratuberculosis. Johne's disease test-negative herds are the best sources of animals for purchase. Since many herd managers do not yet test for the infection, assess the entire herd (not just the animals you intend to buy) for body condition.

Wolf Haven has a permit to obtain road kill. Deer and elk are the only animals that we deem appropriate for our needs. There are strict criteria that the road killed carcass must meet prior to being fed out. If the carcass is deemed safe to feed to our animals we then freeze the carcass for a minimum of 24 hours to kill all ectoparasites.

Yes, there are several deer hunting organizations that the Department has excellent working relationships with including, but not limited to:

The Iowa lottery drawing is conducted over the telephone in May with results posted in June. A process IMB will assist you with. Gun permits are easily obtained, but archery tags are usually a 2 year drawing process.

A internet application or telephone lottery is conducted in July. Both are highly successful and I can't remember the last time a hunter was denied a tag in Illinois.