Pennsylvania Implements New Rules to Combat Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has introduced new regulations to combat the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a deadly disease affecting deer. Hunters in regions with CWD must now be cautious in handling deer carcasses, either taking them to approved locations for processing, processing them at home and disposing of carcasses properly, or processing them at the kill site. Testing is recommended before consuming the meat. Blair and Huntingdon counties are among the most contaminated areas for CWD in the state. The Game Commission provides resources for finding approved processors and collection bins for testing.