WVDNR Says Hemorrhagic Disease Outbreak in Deer Shouldn't Impact Hunting Season

WVDNR says hemorrhagic disease outbreak in deer shouldn't impact hunting season

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — There have been confirmed cases of hemorrhagic disease in several West Virginia counties, but according to the Division of Natural Resources, there is no long-term threat. The West Virginia DNR said in a press release Tuesday that cases of hemorrhagic disease have been confirmed in Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie and Wood counties. The viral disease is spread by tiny biting flies and can cause some infected deer to die, bu…

WVDNR monitoring seasonal hemorrhagic disease in deer populations

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced on Tueday that cases of hemorrhagic disease have been confirmed in Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie and Wood counties. These counties are in close proximity to counties in Ohio, where the Ohio…

WVDNR confirms deer disease in West Virginia, linked to Ohio outbreaks

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has confirmed cases of hemorrhagic disease (HD) in deer from Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie and Wood counties. The counties are near areas in Ohio where the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has also reported the disease. WVDNR Director Brett McMillion said the illness is seasonal and naturally occurs in deer populations. He noted that outbreaks usually do not cause noti…

WVDNR Monitoring Seasonal Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer Populations - West Virginia Daily News

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that cases of hemorrhagic disease (HD) have been confirmed in Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie and Wood counties. These counties are in close proximity to counties in Ohio, where the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has also confirmed the disease. “While seeing sick or dead deer may be concerning, we want to assure the public that HD is a natural, s…

West Virginia monitoring seasonal hemorrhagic disease in deer populations

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Cases of hemorrhagic disease in deer have been confirmed in Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, and Wood counties in West Virginia, officials with the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources announced. According to Brett McMillion, director of the division, the West Virginia counties are near counties in Ohio, where the Ohio Department of Natural Resources […]