EHD Outbreak Impacts White-Tailed Deer in Clearwater Region

EHD Outbreak Impacts White-Tailed Deer in Clearwater Region

LEWISTON, ID — Idaho Fish and Game reports that Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) has caused significant white-tailed deer losses across the Clearwater Region, particularly in areas north of Deary. As of October 6, biologists have received nearly 1,000 reports of suspected EHD-related deer deaths, with most cases originating from Units 8 and 8A. EHD is a naturally occurring viral disease transmitted by biting midges, commonly called “no-see-um…