Wisconsin wildlife officials report surge to nearly 900 deer deaths from EHD

Wisconsin wildlife officials report surge to nearly 900 deer deaths from EHD

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Wisconsin wildlife officials reported nearly 900 sightings of dead white-tailed deer in Washington, Waukesha and Ozaukee counties as the epizootic hemorrhagic disease outbreak intensified. The department said the virus is spread by biting midges.

Earlier, the department had recorded about 600 dead-deer reports by early August and confirmed cases in multiple counties. The surge prompted the agency to advise residents, including a West Bend couple who found four carcasses on their property, to report sightings and remove the animals.

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Washington County, Wisconsin, United States Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States Richfield, Wisconsin, United States West Bend, Wisconsin, United States

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September 04, 2026
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Wisconsin reports over 700 deer deaths linked to epizootic hemorrhagic disease
Wisconsin reports over 700 deer deaths linked to epizootic hemorrhagic disease

USA Today • 04 Sep 20:21

More than 700 white-tailed deer have been found dead in three Wisconsin counties this summer, with officials attributing the deaths to epizootic hemorrhagic disease spread by biting midges.

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Dead deer reports surge in southeastern Wisconsin amid EHD outbreak
Dead deer reports surge in southeastern Wisconsin amid EHD outbreak

WPR • 04 Sep 12:17

Wisconsin wildlife officials have received nearly 900 reports of dead deer in Washington, Waukesha and Ozaukee counties, linked to an outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease spread by biting insects.

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September 03, 2026
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Wisconsin DNR monitors rising deer deaths from epizootic hemorrhagic disease
Wisconsin DNR monitors rising deer deaths from epizootic hemorrhagic disease

Yahoo • 03 Sep 15:00

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reports a surge in deer mortality linked to epizootic hemorrhagic disease, with 600 dead-deer reports received by early August and cases confirmed in multiple counties.

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West Bend residents report multiple deer deaths as DNR warns of EHD spread
West Bend residents report multiple deer deaths as DNR warns of EHD spread

WISN • 03 Sep 03:15

A West Bend couple found four dead deer on their property amid a surge of epizootic hemorrhagic disease cases, prompting the Wisconsin DNR to advise residents to report sightings and remove carcasses.

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September 02, 2026
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Wisconsin DNR reports over 700 deer deaths linked to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease
Wisconsin DNR reports over 700 deer deaths linked to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease

WISN • 02 Sep 20:28

More than 700 dead deer have been reported in Washington and Waukesha counties as a viral outbreak spreads, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

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