Hunters encouraged to report sick-looking deer to game wardens

As deer hunting season continues in Freestone County, hunters are reminded to be on the lookout for any deer they see or harvest that appear “off” in any way, after a positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease was detected in neighboring Limestone County this past September. The always-fatal nervous system disease is similar to mad cow disease. Deer can spread the infection for two years before…

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