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Alert · your area[cover photo]Vilas County · Northern Zone

Positive CWD sample confirmed in adult buck harvested Sept 1

WI DNR confirmed a positive CWD test near Boulder Junction. A 3-year baiting and feeding prohibition applies to Vilas and adjacent counties effective immediately.

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Positive CWD sample confirmed in adult buck harvested Sept 1
12d ago
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12d ago

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