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Hunting antler sheds: A fun and informative winter pastime

Published on January 29, 2025
Finding deer sheds is a great way to get outside and enjoy winter while learning valuable information about the deer in your area.
Managing the land you hunt

Published on September 20, 2024
Consider harvesting does this season to help control the deer population and the spread of chronic wasting disease.
Hunters: Look for signs of illness in deer

Published on September 13, 2024
Identifying deer with chronic wasting disease (CWD) is not always possible by visual observation. There are common signs that may indicate a deer is sick, but it may or may not have CWD.
MSU scientist protects wildlife populations through disease surveillance, management

Published on November 8, 2023
Sonja Christensen seeks to curtail wildlife disease in Michigan and beyond.
MSU researcher named to chronic wasting disease committee by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Published on October 10, 2023
Sonja Christensen is an expert in deer disease surveillance and mitigation.
Hunters: Pack rubber gloves to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease

Published on November 9, 2022
Prions from cervids infected with chronic wasting disease are present in blood and spinal fluid, and they are shed across the landscape in waste products, where they can last for decades.
Tips for putting high quality venison on the table

Published on November 9, 2022
When preparing for deer hunting, remember food safety in addition to hunter safety.
Tips for proper disposal of deer carcasses and parts to minimize spread of chronic wasting disease

Published on November 8, 2022
Properly disposing of carcasses will help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease.
Multistate CWD Strategic Planning Initiative

Published on October 1, 2022
MSU faculty member Dr. Sonja Christensen has assembled a consortium of over 14 universities, multiple state and federal agencies, and Canadian provinces to identify five thematic areas where further research for CWD is needed.
Pulling on the Same End of the Rope: Developing a Regional CWD Adaptive Management Framework

Published on October 1, 2022
One solution to overcoming the challenges of CWD management in Michigan, is the development and implementation of a regional adaptive management approach. A regional CWD adaptive management framework requires a two-phase learning approach.