Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the first-ever case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the state ...

The disease — which is 100% fatal — causes a deer's nervous system to shut down until they die, but there's no evidence of the disease spreading to humans.

A fatal neurological illness that affects deer known as chronic wasting disease has been detected in Georgia for the first time, state wildlife officials announced Thursday. The Georgia case was ...

The zombie deer disease has made its way to Georgia and its spread is concerning for animal experts and hunters alike.

Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has confirmed through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary ...

State officials say the first recorded instance of chronic wasting disease in a Georgia deer was discovered last week in Lanier County, just north of Valdosta.

Starting next deer season, hunters in south Georgia can have their deer tested for a fatal and infectious disease sometimes ...

“We found that harvesting a high proportion of the adult males in the herd – around 40% every year for 20 years, is expected ...

White-tailed deer are found throughout the South. Photo courtesy Mississippi State University. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed the state’s first case of Chronic ...