Delaware CWD Hunting Rules Start August 17 | Dover News

Delaware’s battling a new threat: Chronic Wasting Disease is showing up in deer, prompting emergency hunting rules to stop its spread. First detected in April, officials found no new cases in July’s targeted testing—but that doesn’t mean they’re relaxing. New restrictions hit August 17th in Lower and Central Sussex County, banning baiting, feeding, moving deer, and certain scent lures. Hunters must check harvested deer at designated stations during the September 1 opener, and free CWD testing is available statewide. This containment effort aims to keep the disease from spreading while it’s still localized. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d751462e5e9a4d4