Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)


A fatal neurological disease in deer and elk; special rules in CWD zones often require testing and careful carcass transport.

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Wildlife Biologist


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Antler Restriction


Regulations requiring a minimum antler spread or point count to protect younger bucks and promote...


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Cervid


Any member of the deer family (e.g., whitetail, mule deer, elk, moose), often subject to regulati...


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Deer Management Permit


A special permit allowing harvest beyond standard tags (e.g., culling does) for population contro...


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