PESHTIGO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — An effort is underway in the Northwoods to help prevent the potential spread of deadly deer diseases, including chronic wasting disease.
Hunters are asked to bring the carcasses of deer harvested to dumpsters set up around the area.
On a blustery Monday morning in Peshtigo, Department of Natural Resources scientists are getting the giant bin ready for Deer Hunt 2020.
“We’ve got an adopt-a-dumpster program going here in the county, and across the state. The adopt-a-dumpster program helps get deer waste off the landscape,” said Dave Halfmann, DNR Wildlife Biologist.
“CWD does spread through carcasses. So, if you leave the deer out on the landscape, it allows the prions to actually seep into the landscape, and other deer can come by and pick it up,” said Jennifer Haney, DNR Wildlife Biologist.
It is the third year of the program. The Oconto County Sportsman’s Club Alliance is sponsoring nine dumpsters this season, two more than last year.
“Providing a bit more coverage and opportunity and convenience, for hunters to again, get rid of that deer waste,” said Halfmann.
Halfmann says dumping deer carcasses in the dumpsters is simple and effective. DNR Wildlife Biologist Jennifer Haney agrees.
“It’s good to have a nice central location, where we can then get it off that landscape to prevent further spread,” said Jennifer Haney, DNR Wildlife Biologist.
A second DNR deer carcass dumpster was dropped off at the Oconto Falls Ranger Station Monday.
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