CWD Spreads To Elk.

[antlerradar]

I think there might have been a misunderstanding here. I contacted the person who gave that presentation and asked her about it. She said that was not the message she was trying to convey and said there is no evidence that this has ever happened in any cervid in North America. I would expect her to revisit this topic during the next CAC meeting.

Thank you. In no way did I what to imply that spontaneously folding is the source of CWD. It is a theory that needs lots of more research. We do not know the origin of CWD and we may never know.

Not sure that there is going to be another Mule Deer CAC meeting.

 

[wytex]

I haven't heard of any testing or restrictions for wild game meat processors in Colorado. I would think the USDA would have restrictions for processors if it was a dire concern.

Hunters have been eating meat from CWD positive deer in Colorado for 40 to 50 years. Few deer hunters here in Colo have their deer tested unless required in certain units. It's totally up to each hunter whether they want to have their deer tested in units that aren't required to test and whether they eat deer that test positive. I haven't heard of 1 death across the US from CWD, but you obviously don't want to be the first.

jimss I know of a man that died from V-cjd in Colorado. His family had a meeting with the Governor back then, I think it was 30 years ago- maybe 25.
He frequently ate brains from elk and deer. They have no clue how he got v-cjd but the Gover. asked them to not talk about his illness publicly. They way they describe how he went down hill is alarming and not something you want to see anyone go through.
Just makes you wonder.

We have a + cow elk in the freezer right now, we will eat it but not donate any to friends.

 

[jimss]

Wow that’s the first I’ve heard. Hopefully hunters are wise enough not to eat the brains!

 

[Rainer]

I'm curious when it will eventually be in us. Now that the Avian flu H5N1 has been found in people, it's only a matter of time we find CWD in someone.