Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Chronic wasting disease was first discovered in Minnesota’s wild white-tailed deer herd in 2016. It continues to be a challenge for deer management today, as the disease spreads both within Minnesota and in neighboring states. Tune in for a status update with Wildlife Health Supervisor, Erik Hildebrand. He’ll cover why Minnesota DNR employs aggressive tactics to manage CWD, the DNR’s CWD response plan, recent shifts in the southeast, and ongoing research.”
Chronic wasting disease was first discovered in Minnesota’s wild white-tailed deer herd in 2016. It continues to be a challenge for deer management today, as the disease spreads both within Minnesota and in neighboring states. Tune in for a status update with Wildlife Health Supervisor, Erik Hildebrand. He’ll cover why Minnesota DNR employs aggressive tactics to manage CWD, the DNR’s CWD response plan, recent shifts in the southeast, and ongoing research.”
