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MUCC Chronic Wasting Disease Information Center

These documents relate to the August 25th announcement by the Michigan DNR that Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been detected in a Kent County breeding facility.

RESOURCES


Michigan.gov Emerging Disease Resource Guide on CWD
A collection of information direct from the state that covers what is currently known about CWD and efforts to control the disease.


MUCC Frequently Asked Questions (updated 8/29) (PDF)


MUCC Policies Related to CWD and Response Plan Actions (PDF)


DNR FAQ on CWD


Wisconsin Study on Effectiveness of Baiting


MUCC, Farm Bureau Joint Letter to Senate


DNR FAQ on Baiting

PRESS RELEASES


Press Release: DNR to Issue Replacement Kill Tags in CWD Surveillance Zone


Press Release: Deer and Elk Feeding Ban Outlined, Will Impact Bear Baiting


Press Release: DNR Outlines Special Hunting Regulations for Townships in Kent County; Changes to Wildlife Rehabilitation Also Ordered


Press Release: MUCC Responds To The CWD Crisis (pdf)
Learn about MUCC's response to the detection of CWD in a Michigan breeding facility.


Press Release: Michigan's First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Detected at Kent County Deer Breeding Facility
Read the official announcement concerning the detection of CWD in Michigan straight from the Michigan DNR.


Press Release: DNR Acts to Implement CWD Surveillance and Response Plan
Find our about the CWD response plan.

NEWS COVERAGE


Hunters must take baiting ban seriously


CWD should prompt caution among hunters


Legislators Shouldn't Be Battling Baiting Ban


Michigan Hunting Rules Change
Lower Peninsula deer baiting, feeding banned after one case of chronic wasting disease is found.