chronic wasting disease

Chronic Wasting Disease meeting in Harrison County

Tonight, The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is holding a meeting to discuss chronic wasting disease in deer in South Mississippi. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the West Harrison High School gym. Topics surrounding effects and…

MDWFP to Host CWD Public Meeting in Gulfport

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will host a public meeting to discuss Chronic Wasting Disease at the West Harrison High School Gymnasium, December 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM. In late November, MDWFP received a Chronic Wasting Disease…

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Harrison County

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks recently received Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) positive test results for a hunter-harvested buck from Harrison County. This is the first CWD-positive detection for this county. The buck was considered “suspect positive” through…