"Wildlife Agencies Promote CWD Testing for Hunters"
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Washington Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) are collaborating to address the threat of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer, elk, and moose. BHA is funding 100 multi-season deer tags for hunters who submit samples from their harvested animals for CWD testing, with a chance to win one of these tags. Early detection is crucial as CWD-infected animals often appear healthy until it's too late. The initiative aims to raise awareness and conserve Washington's wildlife populations.