CWD: Progress and Hope in Wyoming?

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a growing threat to wildlife in North America. This episode explores the disease's persistence in the environment and its impact on elk and mule deer populations. Jessica Jennings from Wyoming’s Wildlife Health Lab explains how CWD spreads and the challenges in managing it. They discuss new surveillance methods and the role of hunters and landowners in early detection. Advances like the RT-QUIC test offer hope for detecting CWD in live animals, potentially transforming management strategies. Experts Hank Edwards and Justin Binfet highlight the importance of proactive management and ongoing research into vaccines and environmental solutions. This episode is crucial for anyone interested in wildlife conservation. It emphasizes the need for immediate action and community involvement to combat CWD and protect North America's deer and elk populations. Talk then shifts towards the other Rokslide.com gear reviews and a recap of the latest Western news. Muley Fanatic Foundation Monteith shop fund raiser Luke Schultz's Rokslide article on identifying deer habitat 2026 cold-bow-challenge rules Howl for Wildlife- Take Action   Check out Rokslide’s 2025 Best Gear- https://www.rokslide.com/best-gear-of-2025/   Visit Rokslide’s Rokcast Forum to submit questions, request a topic or give feedback. To be a guest on Tipsy Tuesday please send an email to Sam@Rokslide.com   [ Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app]