"Kentucky Wildlife Officials Grapple with Contagious 'Zombie Deer' Disease"

Kentucky wildlife officials are assessing the situation after the first confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a contagious neurological illness, was found in a white-tailed deer in Ballard County. While there won't be immediate changes to deer season, the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission is awaiting test results from additional deer samples and neighboring states. No decisions on herd culling or other measures will be made until more data is available. CWD has spread to over half of the U.S. states, and officials are urging hunters to report sick or abnormal deer behavior to prevent further spread.