MSU Extension White-Tailed Deer Management

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  Hunters: Look for signs of illness in deer

  Published on November 14, 2025
  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.

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  Managing the land you hunt

  Published on November 14, 2025
  Consider harvesting antlerless deer this season to help control the population and the spread of diseases like chronic wasting disease (CWD).

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  Tips for proper disposal of deer carcasses and parts to minimize spread of chronic wasting disease

  Published on November 14, 2025
  Properly disposing of carcasses will help slow the spread of diseases like chronic wasting disease.

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  What to plant in your landscape to deter deer

  Published on April 25, 2025
  Plan your landscaping to deter deer and mitigate damage.

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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Evaluation of Deer Population Parameter Estimates and Implications for CWD

  Published on October 1, 2022
  Today’s vast amount of CWD information and high-performance computing present this research team with an opportunity to open new doors to better understanding the disease.