Missouri Members: CWD & Deer Management Questions You Would Like Asked

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As shared in another post, I have been asked to be a voice in the CWD/Deer Management conversation here in Missouri on March 4. One of the best ways to get answers is to ask the right questions (lots of them) and to listen carefully to the response. So, let me know your questions.

 

[swat1018]

Besides the NDA, how many other organizations has the MDC paid to agree with its position on CWD?

Why aren't they testing roadkill deer? It can't be the money if they have money to pay NDA, right?

If the MDC has paid NDA $500,000, how many CWD tests could that amount pay for?

 

[Bill]

Why are deer density surveys not done in areas before sending in the snipers or issuing extra CWD tags. You can even point out the Putnam county CWD zone where extra CWD tags were issued following a devastating 2024 summer and fall of EHD.

 

[MN Slick]

Does the State of MO receive federal money for combating CWD, and if so, how much do they receive?

 

[Bill]

Does the State of MO receive federal money for combating CWD, and if so, how much do they receive?

I don't think at this point until the president signs that new CWD bill. Biden didn't autopen it. Not sure what Trumps doing with it. They receive federal funds from the Robertson pitman act but not extra for CWD yet is my understanding.