"Indiana's First Case of Deadly 'Zombie Deer Disease' Confirmed by DNR"

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the state's first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a white-tailed deer in LaGrange County, prompting comprehensive reforms to deer hunting practices. The DNR is considering statewide bag limits and changes to crossbow licenses, and urges the public to report sightings of sick or dead deer and submit harvested deer for testing. While there have been no reported cases of CWD infection in humans, the CDC recommends testing harvested deer before consumption and taking precautions when hunting in areas with CWD.