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Wisconsin Hunters on Chronic Wasting Disease

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

December 4, 2019 • Northern Region

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A look at Marquette poll numbers on the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in the state. Four hunters explain differing reasons why some get their deer tested for CWD and the overwhelming reason why most do not. The poll shows that of the people who have heard of CWD, 64% feel it represents a threat to the future of deer hunting in Wisconsin.

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