Firearms deer season in Missouri is set to open on November 15, with a mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test requirement in ten counties.
CWD is a deadly, infectious disease affecting deer and other members of the deer family, ultimately killing all infected animals.
Hunters in the designated CWD Management Zone must have their harvested deer tested for CWD.
Hunters are required to have their deer tested 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 testing required.