Chronic Wasting Disease Cases Rise in Mississippi, Wildlife Officials Urge Hunter Participation in Testing

Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed Near Tippah County — Hunters Urged to Test Harvested Deer

RIPLEY, Miss. – Chronic wasting disease (CWD) continues to spread in Mississippi’s deer population, and wildlife officials say Tippah County hunters should take proactive steps as the disease approaches the county line. From July 2024 to June 2025, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) confirmed 128 deer…

Chronic Wasting Disease Cases Rise in Mississippi, Wildlife Officials Urge Hunter Participation in Testing

Aug. 7, 2025 - Chronic wasting disease (CWD) continues to spread in Mississippi’s deer population, with state wildlife officials reporting an increase in confirmed cases over the past year. From July 2024 to June 2025, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) confirmed 128 CWD-positive deer, up from…