A field of standing corn is a tempting target for local deer northwest of Shoal Lake March 19, 2024. PHOTO: ALEXIS STOCKFORD

Manitoba launches CWD tracking tool

A newly launched digital dashboard allows hunters to track where chronic wasting disease has been confirmed in Manitoba

A newly launched digital dashboard allows hunters to track where chronic wasting disease has been confirmed in Manitoba




A deer shows signs of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The Province of Manitoba says that it has streamlined CWD testing, widened hunting zones, and detected four new cases this season.

Manitoba boasts gains on chronic wasting disease

Manitoba’s 2024-25 chronic wasting disease program improved testing speed, expanded hunting and also led to the confirmation of four new cases, the province has said

Manitoba’s 2024-25 chronic wasting disease program improved testing speed, expanded hunting and also led to the confirmation of four new CWD cases, the province has said.


A deer shows signs of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The Province of Manitoba says that it has streamlined CWD testing, widened hunting zones, and detected four new cases this season.

Manitoba boasts gains on chronic wasting disease

Manitoba’s 2024-25 chronic wasting disease program improved testing speed, expanded hunting and also led to the confirmation of four new cases, the province has said

Manitoba’s 2024-25 chronic wasting disease program improved testing speed, expanded hunting and also led to the confirmation of four new CWD cases, the province has said.