Firearms deer season in Missouri begins on November 15, and hunters in certain counties are required to have their deer tested for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
CWD is a deadly, infectious disease that affects deer and other members of the deer family, ultimately killing all infected animals.
Hunters in these counties must have their harvested deer tested for CWD on November 15 and 16.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a deadly, infectious disease in deer and other members of the deer family that eventually kills all that it infects.
Author's summary: Firearms deer season starts November 15 with CWD tests required in 10 Missouri counties.