Waygoner
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LAST EDITED ON May-06-05 AT 07:39AM (MST)[p]I just received an email from the Colorado DOW that states that testing for Chronic Wasting Disease will be mandatory in units 54, 55, 551, 66, 67 for the 2005 deer seasons. CWD has not been found in these units, but the DOW is studying winter feeding in the basin.
"It was a particularly hard winter in the Gunnison area this year and under current Wildlife Commission policy we lacked sufficient information to know if we could feed deer if it got more severe," said Southwest Regional Manager Tom Spezze. "Mild winters for the past few years have kept this from being an issue, but it appears that more regular weather patterns are on the horizon."
Current policy prohibits feeding programs in units where CWD has been found. The $15 fee for testing will be waived since testing is mandatory.
Todd in Gunnison
"It was a particularly hard winter in the Gunnison area this year and under current Wildlife Commission policy we lacked sufficient information to know if we could feed deer if it got more severe," said Southwest Regional Manager Tom Spezze. "Mild winters for the past few years have kept this from being an issue, but it appears that more regular weather patterns are on the horizon."
Current policy prohibits feeding programs in units where CWD has been found. The $15 fee for testing will be waived since testing is mandatory.
Todd in Gunnison