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Combating chronic wasting disease in Montana

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Posted at 4:07 PM, Oct 21, 2019
and last updated 2019-10-21 18:07:26-04

In this week's Face the State we'll talk to experts from across Montana about the spread and management of chronic wasting disease that could harm our state's population of deer, elk and moose.

It’s always fatal, spreads easily and as of right now, there is no cure.

For more information and videos on sending in your potential positive CWD sample for testing check out the link here.

Or for more information on managing the disease head on over to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website.

For a good resource on how to field dress and debone a deer or elk in a CWD positive area follow the link here.