CWD Detected In Deer Near Columbus, Nye
Chronic wasting disease was detected this season in a mule deer buck from hunting district 515 and a whitetail buck from HD 525, both harvested by hunters. This is the first time CWD has been detected in these HDs.
The mule deer from HD 515 was harvested north of Columbus and the whitetailed deer from HD 525 was harvested west of Nye. Following testing protocol, both deer were tested twice