CWD reported within 50 km of the BC border

[BRvalley]

Funny how this works, I posted CWD information and how it as on its way to BC and everyone shit kicked me. Now after a long time out, it all of a sudden is a topic of interest.
So good to be back..........

no, you posted your annual personal rant against baiting...

funny though, Montana already doesn't allow baiting, according to your logic their bait ban should've prevented CWD from spreading...what failed?

[saskbooknut]

Nothing can stop CWD from spreading, but concentrating deer populations can certainly accelerate the spread of CWD.

[Bugle M In]

Funny how this works, I posted CWD information and how it as on its way to BC and everyone shit kicked me. Now after a long time out, it all of a sudden is a topic of interest.
So good to be back..........

I was hoping to keep people informed (myself included) on what is happening and where.
The fact that right now there isn't a cure for it.
And to not get into a "bashing" over "hunting practices".
Hopefully it stays that way so that many can get informed and "be aware"!
And only that please.

[Ourea]

You are asking a midget to be tall

[Ourea]

Nothing can stop CWD from spreading, but concentrating deer populations can certainly accelerate the spread of CWD.

Focus on the minutiae while this goes on.

[Ourea]

Funny how this works, I posted CWD information and how it as on its way to BC and everyone shit kicked me. Now after a long time out, it all of a sudden is a topic of interest.
So good to be back..........

You bash baiting stating they are pred pits and a key driver for CWD.....which there is zero data to support.
Most states have a ban on baiting where CWD is prevalent......hmmmmm.
Heck of an argument there.

You remind me of David Hogg and Alisa Mayo.
They show up at NRA protests yet sport an armed security force while they preach against guns.
You preach about baiting and it should be abolished WHILE YOU SUPPORT WINTER FEEDING STATIONS.

[Wild one]

Focus on the minutiae while this goes on.

I could careless on ethics of baiting and no a bait ban won’t stop the spread. Yes there are many examples of agriculture congregating ungulates but baiting does increase the number of areas ungulates feed in close proximity. I am not one who is going to push for a bait ban but the argument for baiting when CWD is a factor is pretty weak. Baiting may not be a make or break factor in the spread of CWD but it’s definitely not a positive

One thing is for sure if you and bownut put your effort into gaining support for programs/research that were searching for a cure for CWD it would be a hell of a lot more productive than the on going pissing match for and against baiting

[Ourea]

I could careless on ethics of baiting and no a bait ban won’t stop the spread. Yes there are many examples of agriculture congregating ungulates but baiting does increase the number of areas ungulates feed in close proximity. I am not one who is going to push for a bait ban but the argument for baiting when CWD is a factor is pretty weak. Baiting may not be a make or break factor in the spread of CWD but it’s definitely a positive

One thing is for sure if you and bownut put your effort into gaining support for programs/research that were searching for a cure for CWD it would be a hell of a lot more productive than the on going pissing match for and against baiting

Well, I have talked to numerous parties in wildlife management face to face about the subject ....on what are the barriers, what helps resistance.
With the agricultural practices that draw and concentrate animals from vast areas where they redistribute from is near the top of the list
(kinda like being in an international airport during a flu outbreak)

My understanding is that geographic obstacles and resulting herd isolation is one of the biggest safety nets against CWD transmission.
BC has that in it's favor and why the disease will have a little harder time getting thru the door.

My fear is northern BC.....too much like other farm belts where the disease can thrive.

[Wild one]

Well, I have talked to numerous parties in wildlife management face to face about the subject ....on what are the barriers, what helps resistance.
With the agricultural practices that draw and concentrate animals from vast areas where they redistribute from is near the top of the list
(kinda like being in an international airport during a flu outbreak)

My understanding is that geographic obstacles and resulting herd isolation is one of the biggest safety nets against CWD transmission.
BC has that in it's favor and why the disease will have a little harder time getting thru the door.

My fear is northern BC.....too much like other farm belts where the disease can thrive.

I would agree but I don’t think BC’s geographic obstacles and herd isolation will do any more than slow the spread of CWD at best. But as we both know just like elk and WT have expanded their range CWD is just as capable of spreading

As for northern BC a lot of areas are actually lower density than southern BC with the exception of the Peace. I don’t see much holding back CWD in most of 8,3,and 4.

Regardless CWD will spread without a cure even if it’s at a slower pace once it reaches BC

[Ourea]

I would agree but I don’t think BC’s geographic obstacles and herd isolation will do any more than slow the spread of CWD at best. But as we both know just like elk and WT have expanded their range CWD is just as capable of spreading

As for northern BC a lot of areas are actually lower density than southern BC with the exception of the Peace. I don’t see much holding back CWD in most of 8,3,and 4.

Regardless CWD will spread without a cure even if it’s at a slower pace once it reaches BC

So let's regulate!!!!!!!