DNR Warns on Venison After Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Deer

DNR warns on venison after chronic wasting disease detected in deer

INDIANAPOLIS — Multiple positive cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) have been found in white-tailed deer during the 2025-2026 hunting season. CWD, a neurological disease that results in the death of deer, was found in three deer in Noble, Franklin, and Rush counties. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has expanded CWD Positive areas, where [...]

Noble County deer tests positive, expanding chronic wasting disease area in northeast

Indiana wildlife officials have expanded the chronic wasting disease positive area in northeast Indiana after confirming an infected deer in Noble County during the 2025-26 hunting season. This means more counties are now included as officials work to track and…

CWD Confirmed in Franklin County

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed three positive cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild white-tailed deer during the 2025-26 hunting season in Franklin, Rush, and Noble counties. CWD is a neurological disease that affects deer, resulting in their eventual death. “Hunters play an important role in helping Indiana DNR monitor CWD in the deer herd. With their support, we are gaining a better

Indiana DNR confirms deadly deer disease in three counties

Three cases of chronic wasting disease have been confirmed in white-tailed deer across Indiana.The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced the findings Monday. The infected deer were found in Noble, Rush, and Franklin counties during the 2025-2026 hunting season.No human cases have been reported, according to officials.Chronic wasting disease is a deadly neurological condition. The disease is caused by a misfolded prion that damages th…

Chronic wasting disease confirmed in white-tailed deer in Noble County

The DNR found three positive cases of chronic wasting disease in wild white-tailed deer during the 2025-2026 hunting season in Noble, Franklin, and Rush counties.

3 cases of chronic wasting disease confirmed in white-tailed deer, Indiana DNR says

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has confirmed three positive cases of chronic wasting disease in white-tailed deer found in Noble, Rush, and Franklin counties. The three deer were identified during the 2025-2026 hunting season, officials said in a release sent Monday morning. There have been no cases reported in humans. Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is a neurological disease caused by a misfolded prion that d…