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Prolific Prions: CWD Is Spreading in Montana. Will Deer and Elk Populations Decline as a Result?

Chronic wasting disease affects 33% of Montana hunt districts, with infection reaching up to 39% in white-tailed deer and 23% in mule deer, wildlife officials reported.

Summary by ABC FOX Montana
In some Montana hunting districts, up to one-third of animals have contracted chronic wasting disease, the fatal, neurodegenerative disorder that’s driving down deer and elk populations in other western states.

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Montana Free Press broke the news in on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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