Well LittleLuck that was quite a rant about a lot of things regarding deer hunting. What all hunters want is for our deer to forever run free in our wild lands nationwide! I think every hunter if he/she is a hunter wants that. The fact is we DON'T KNOW -YET! Scientists in a lot of states and provinces are working trying to understand what we have on our hands and if there is a threat long term to our deer and elk populations and if it can become a problem for the human population. What I want is for people to understand that this disease is no joke. We need to continue to demand the DNR studies the disease and find out all we can
Wisconsin Hunting Reports/Discussion
CWD in Wisconsin
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“Ironically these things have already occurred in Northern Wisconsin, although not from CWD, the end result is the same.”
And hunters are unhappy, right? What are the solutions to these problems where the end result is the same?
Northern WI: reduce antlerless harvest while prioritizing more logging to create better habitat to support more deer. Continued predator management too. Agree?
Southern WI: What do you do when a disease (not habitat, not predators) ultimately becomes the driving force on deer population control? Thoughts and prayers for the deer while wishing it will go away?
And hunters are unhappy, right? What are the solutions to these problems where the end result is the same?
Northern WI: reduce antlerless harvest while prioritizing more logging to create better habitat to support more deer. Continued predator management too. Agree?
Southern WI: What do you do when a disease (not habitat, not predators) ultimately becomes the driving force on deer population control? Thoughts and prayers for the deer while wishing it will go away?
“Noone said the dnr wants cwd” fishfillet
Actually, this guy did:
“…..I have always said as well that CWD is COVID for the DNR. They love it more than they would love the absence of it……., the last thing the DNR wants is for this to go away.” Bowhunting Guy, 1/22/24 6:50pm post
Actually, this guy did:
“…..I have always said as well that CWD is COVID for the DNR. They love it more than they would love the absence of it……., the last thing the DNR wants is for this to go away.” Bowhunting Guy, 1/22/24 6:50pm post
RW said re: southwestern WI: "My opinion: Is CWD going to wipe out the WI deer herd? No. Is it going to change the deer herd into something else that we may not like, such as smaller bucks or fewer deer in general? Don’t be too quick to say “no”. "
Ironically these things have already occurred in Northern Wisconsin, although not from CWD, the end result is the same.
Ironically these things have already occurred in Northern Wisconsin, although not from CWD, the end result is the same.
Robert, nobody said the dnr out to get anyone. However, they are taking advantage of getting lots of money to fund the research. You say you know a few people. Everyone does. I know someone who is in the hunting industry and has had some conversations with a trusted local warden. The warden didn't go into details but said were not exactly being told the truth about cwd.
Deer farms aren't the problem ??????????? Here's another one.
​https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/sheboygan-county-deer-farm-confirmed-with-cwd-state-officials-said/ar-BB1hgyFo?ocid=mailsignout&pc=U591&cvid=353b8739fefc409f9326c196a2d05dc2&ei=16​​​
​https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/sheboygan-county-deer-farm-confirmed-with-cwd-state-officials-said/ar-BB1hgyFo?ocid=mailsignout&pc=U591&cvid=353b8739fefc409f9326c196a2d05dc2&ei=16​​​
"His views are different but I respect him. No need to degrade him"
Fishin…..thank you for that. I will return that sentiment to you as well.
I hunt public and private land in the southwestern part of the state and have harvested CWD+ deer. I test my deer and would hate to see that option go away if somehow DNR lost funding to pay for it. I have long time friends and hunting buddies who work with DNR in some shape or form, and not just wildlife. I know Foresters, Water Quality staff too. None of them are out to get you. None. To read statements such as the DNR is involved in some cottage industry with CWD and money is beyond ridiculous. It’s why I’m quick to throw the challenge flag when I see such silliness.
My opinion: Is CWD going to wipe out the WI deer herd? No. Is it going to change the deer herd into something else that we may not like, such as smaller bucks or fewer deer in general? Don’t be too quick to say “no”.
I’ve heard the crazy stories of DNR releasing cougars, or dumping wolves out of black vans in the middle of the night, and I know it’s an act in futility to argue with folks who are set in these views. Such as I find myself on this thread.
Fishin…..thank you for that. I will return that sentiment to you as well.
I hunt public and private land in the southwestern part of the state and have harvested CWD+ deer. I test my deer and would hate to see that option go away if somehow DNR lost funding to pay for it. I have long time friends and hunting buddies who work with DNR in some shape or form, and not just wildlife. I know Foresters, Water Quality staff too. None of them are out to get you. None. To read statements such as the DNR is involved in some cottage industry with CWD and money is beyond ridiculous. It’s why I’m quick to throw the challenge flag when I see such silliness.
My opinion: Is CWD going to wipe out the WI deer herd? No. Is it going to change the deer herd into something else that we may not like, such as smaller bucks or fewer deer in general? Don’t be too quick to say “no”.
I’ve heard the crazy stories of DNR releasing cougars, or dumping wolves out of black vans in the middle of the night, and I know it’s an act in futility to argue with folks who are set in these views. Such as I find myself on this thread.
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