This year the Kansas Department of Wildlife tested a whole bunch of heads in the Northwest corner of the state where infected animals have been found before. The results seem to indicate that CWD is spreading, both in geographic area, and in the number of deer affected.

So the question is: what next? I have not seen any type of plan put forth by KDWP although I certainly haven’t done an exhaustive research project on the issue. I actually hope their plan is to do nothing, at least at this point. I’ve hunted several times in Colorado, and I’ve had a few elk tested. I’ve also had deer in both Missouri and Kansas tested. It’s really no big deal from a hunter’s standpoint. In a few weeks they give you the results and you move on with life, no big deal.

For now the KDWP is advising hunters who kill a deer in the Northwestern corner of the state from traveling with the carcass. Here’s the new press release.