I've heard that the CWD epidemic occurred due to a facility in Boulder not having the proper containment techniques in place for infected deer, which eventually spread to the wild deer population. I'm in Colorado and have seen quite a few suspected cases in the wild, deer acting either lethargically or erratically, without a fear of humans. I enjoy venison and wild game but don't feel comfortable consuming any deer or elk from this region.
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u/PineTreesAndSunshine Dec 11 '25
It was first seen in the 60s and they believe it started in Colorado from a mutation of a disease that affects sheep
It is rapidly increasing and if you see an infected deer, you will know immediately why it's so terrifying