As Toll Likely Surpasses 1,100 Deer, EHD Outbreak Worst in Wisconsin History

EHD cases in Wisconsin deer continue to climb, identified in Dodge County

The Wisconsin DNR estimates there have been more than 100 additional cases of EHD in the past week as an outbreak continues to spread.

More than 1,100 Wisconsin deer killed in state’s largest EHD outbreak

Wisconsin’s largest EHD deer die-off has killed more than 1,100 deer, with Washington County reporting the biggest impact as hunting season nears.

As toll likely surpasses 1,100 deer, EHD outbreak worst in Wisconsin history

With an estimated toll of at least 1,100 dead white-tailed deer, the 2026 outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD, is the largest in Wisconsin history.