Mississippi Wildlife Officials Share Insights on Chronic Wasting Disease

William McKinley, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) Deer Program coordinator, provided an educational overview of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) during the July meeting of the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.

The presentation covered the latest research, what has been learned about CWD in Mississippi, and how hunters can help protect the state’s deer herd. McKinley emphasized the importance of awareness and proactive measures to combat the spread of the disease.

For those who missed the live session, the full recording is available on the MDWFP YouTube channel. The presentation aims to inform both experienced hunters and the general public about one of the most pressing wildlife management issues in Mississippi today.

Additional information about CWD can be found on the MDWFP website. The presentation can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYz3FioISZQ, and more details are available at https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/chronic-wasting-disease.

Photo credit: Ed Wall

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