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Michigan sets new deer-hunting rules to keep chronic wasting disease from spreading

Michigan Natural Resources Commission has approved new deer-hunting regulations to help curb chronic wasting disease from spreading, Michigan Department of Natural Resources said.

The rules, which go into effect for this year’s deer-hunting season, will pose new restrictions on baiting and feeding.

Among the regulations will be a statewide ban on the use of all natural cervid urine-based lures, and an immediate ban on baiting and feeding in the 16 counties that make up the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone, according to the state’s website.
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Michigan sets new deer-hunting rules to keep chronic wasting disease from spreading _ Fox News

This is a big thing.  You do not usually see changes in a state’s game laws making national headlines.

I’ve bowhunted in Michigan.  There were bait piles everywhere you looked in the woods and every gas station had piles of carrots and and pumpkins and apples for sale.  I am sure this is going to be a big hit for the farmers.

My guess is surrounding states are going to closely watch Michigan’s results and use that as a guide for forming their own changes.

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