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I see in the new Idaho Regs that it is mandatory to check any deer taken in a unit bordering Montana. It seem that it is here and spreading. How have you been dealing with game taken in area that have CWD? Is it the beginning of the end or is there hope?

centershot;
Good afternoon, I hope the day down in southern Idaho is as mild as it is up here in the Okanagan today and that you're well.

Obviously I'm not Mule Deer and not in Montana, but as an FYI on CWD, we had our first two deer in BC test positive last season.

https://bcwf.bc.ca/chronic-wasting-disease-detected-in-b-c-deer-for-the-first-time/

The news release from BCWF said they were south of Cranbrook so depending on exactly where, they could be within spitting distance of the medicine line, closer to Bonner's Ferry or Libby so either state.

We've been turning in heads for a couple years now here in BC to see if we can at least know where it is.

Also there's pretty strict regulations about bringing game meat in from out of province. Here's a copy of what's in the BC Hunting synopsis now.

50. To possess any part of a Cervidae (caribou, deer,
elk, moose), that was killed outside of British
Columbia, other than (1) the edible meat of the
four quarters, loins, neck, and ribs, or (2) the hide,
antlers, and skull plate if, before being brought into
British Columbia, the part is cleaned in a manner
that removes all tissue.

Again, that's just how the neighbors to the north are dealing with it and nothing more.

Hope that was helpful to you or someone out there.

Dwayne

A perusal of the IDFG website and regulations shows it's recommended for any unit that borders MT, UT, or WY, not mandatory. It's mandatory in units 14, 18, 23, 24, and 32A, none of which border those three states.