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Controversy in Idaho Legislature over the threat posed by the meningeal worm to elk, mule deer, and moose

On March 2, 2015 By

Elk breeders push to relax rules. Legislature close to rejecting the breeders-

White-tailed deer and the parasitic meningeal worm (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis) coexist fairly well. They have fought each other to a near standstill in evolutionary conflict spanning perhaps a million years. The whitetails rarely get sick from these adult nematode type worms that live in […]

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MT Fish, Wildlife Parks aerial survey shows increase in Bitterroot mule deer

On January 7, 2011 By

Result might be due to change in hunting rules-

Eyes in the sky: FWP aerial survey counts Bitterroot deer on the ground. By Perry Backus. Ravalli Republic.

The figures look good.

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Poaching level surprises Oregon wildlife managers

On November 16, 2010 By

A reason for the decline in mule deer in Oregon?

The study that found this wasn’t looking for poaching per se. It simply emerged as a very major cause of death.

Good to get this out there before wolves are blamed. There are only about 20 wolves in Oregon so far. Already the article mentioned […]

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