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Delaware Tightens Deer Hunting Rules | Dover News
Delaware’s DNREC just rolled out emergency deer hunting rules to halt the spread of deadly Chronic Wasting Disease, after detecting it in a specific zone. Testing there found no new cases — a relief — but strict new measures are now in place: no baiting or feeding deer, mandatory check-in of harvested deer, bans on moving carcasses out of the zone, and statewide prohibition of urine-based lures. Wildlife experts will closely monitor results over 120 days, with possible extensions. Hunters can get free CWD testing at drop-off sites, and any permanent changes will require public input. Acting…
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