Tag: Captive Cervids

January 15, 2019

Texas Chapter issues position statement on captive cervids

In response to growing concerns by wildlife professionals regarding the negative biological impacts that the spread of diseases such as chronic wasting disease can have on native species like white-tailed...

July 19, 2018

Captive deer are still wildlife in Missouri

The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that state conservation officials have the authority to regulate captive cervid herds in order to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease, which first...

March 31, 2016

Releasing captive deer isn’t good for local economies

Schemes to increase the antler size of wild deer by introducing captive-bred animals with trophy racks may cost more than they are worth. “Areas of land known for producing larger...

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June 16, 2015

NC Chapter Comments on Captive Cervid Management

The North Carolina Chapter of TWS submitted a letter to the State Legislature opposing legislation that would expand the captive cervid industry. S.B. 513 would transfer jurisdiction of the captive...