Last PM a TV station in Little Rock, Ar news report said " " take this for what it may/may not be worth.!!
The AGFC reported the FIRST case of CWD in an Elk in the State. The Elk was killed last Oct, N of Jasper Ar. I didn't catch IF they said or not, what symptoms the Elk was showing.
Their plan is to kill @ 300 animals - species not listed - in a 5 mi. Radius and run test for CWD. IF all of those 300 are Elk, it will have some affect on the Elk population.
However, if those 300 are from Elk & WT, it won't have nearly as much affect on both species. They are going to test the corpses & soil content for the disease.
Being the first report it is MUCH to early to know anything about the future of these animals and hunting in Arkansas.
Regardless - it's a BLACK CLOUD looming.
Jerry
edit--to remove an unwanted emoticon (accidental)
