Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) continues to be a growing concern in Southeast Missouri, as new cases highlight the importance of ongoing surveillance and responsible wildlife management. Jason Isabelle, Cervid Program Supervisor and Certified Wildlife Biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation, says the agency is closely monitoring affected areas while expanding testing efforts to better understand how the disease is spreading among deer populations. Isabelle emphasizes that CWD poses no immediate risk to humans but can have long-term impacts on herd health if left unchecked. He encourages hunters to follow MDC regulations, participate in testing programs, and use proper carcass disposal practices, noting that public cooperation is essential to slowing the spread and protecting Missouri’s deer for future generations.

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