CWD in Flattops elk.

[ColoradoV]

It is a truth as more elk are testing positive around the NW/Flat tops units for cwd… Getting to be a issue

Not good at all - from who I talked with they say it is getting to be a problem. The word mitigation was getting used.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

So in this instance, what does "mitigation" mean?

 

[CrimsonArrow]

So in this instance, what does "mitigation" mean?

It always includes some culling

 

[youngbuck2]

Im headed to this area on Monday. With mandatory CWD testing this year, I expected to see an increase of positive cases.....do we think there is truly an increase in CWD or just an increase in reporting? I have to believe CWD has been in the heard to some respect for some time.....

If mitigation is being discussed, thats not good for future hunts. Many people are already complaining of over hunting and lack of animals in the current situation, i cant imagine the backlash if they opt to increase in efforts to nip CWD!

 

[Slugz]

This is interesting. Ive been in 12/24 for the past 7 years for 30 days straight each year and havent seen or noticed anything different.
Is there a study out or something we can read other than the memos CPW put out on the mando testing?

Thanks

 

[ScottR]

Personally I believe the more we look, the more we will find. The thing is the media likes this one too as it drives a lot of traffic. Is it worth watching???? Yes, is it worth eradicating the upper age class of CO mule deer bucks with a bee season structure???? I don’t think so.

 

[DanPickar]

The more you test, the more you will find. CWD has been around for quite some time and hasn't caused much detriment to the herds.