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New Feeding Ban For Washington Deer And Elk To Combat CWD
New Feeding Ban For Washington Deer And Elk To Combat CWD
New Feeding Ban For Washington Deer And Elk To Combat CWD
A new Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife rule bans the feeding of some wildlife. The rule went into effect May 17th to prevent the feeding of deer, elk and moose.  The ban is aimed at preventing the spread of disease when wildlife gather in the same location to eat food placed by humans. The ban i...
WDFW Bans Feeding Of Wildlife Near Spokane
WDFW Bans Feeding Of Wildlife Near Spokane
WDFW Bans Feeding Of Wildlife Near Spokane
In an effort to slow, or even stop the spread of chronic wasting disease, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife passed an emergency rule last week banning the feeding of deer, elk, and moose north of Spokane.  CWD is a fatal illness of cervids, which include deer, elk, and moose in Washington.  It is c...
Public Invited To View Hundreds Of Elk At WDFW Feeding Area
Public Invited To View Hundreds Of Elk At WDFW Feeding Area
Public Invited To View Hundreds Of Elk At WDFW Feeding Area
The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting families to the Oak Creek Wildlife Area near Naches to view hundreds of elk that are being fed there. The WDFW feeds elk in designated parts of South Central Washington every winter because the animals' range is largely fenced off during the colder months and their access to wild food sources is limited. ...

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