Wisconsin DNR Confirms Over 1,100 Deer Deaths in EHD Outbreak

Wisconsin DNR Confirms Over 1,100 Deer Deaths in EHD Outbreak

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirmed that at least 1,100 white-tailed deer have died from epizootic hemorrhagic disease, marking the largest recorded outbreak in the state. Earlier, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reported the first EHD cases of the year in white-tailed deer in four Michigan counties and asked residents to report sick or dead animals. The Missouri Department of Conservation also urged the public to report any sightings of the disease, noting it is spread by gnats and poses no risk to humans.

Actors

Michigan Department of Natural Resources DNR Wildlife Health Section Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Brent Rudolph Dr. Scott Larsen Eyes in the Field online system

Locations

Branch County, Michigan, United States Ingham County, Michigan, United States Jackson County, Michigan, United States Lenawee County, Michigan, United States

Articles

September 15, 2026
2 total
Wisconsin reports over 1,100 deer deaths in 2026 epizootic hemorrhagic disease outbreak
Wisconsin reports over 1,100 deer deaths in 2026 epizootic hemorrhagic disease outbreak

Yahoo • 15 Sep 10:20

The state Department of Natural Resources confirmed that at least 1,100 white-tailed deer have died from epizootic hemorrhagic disease, the largest recorded outbreak in Wisconsin.

Credibility 78% Manip. 8% Center
Wisconsin reports over 1,100 deer deaths in 2026 epizootic hemorrhagic disease outbreak
Wisconsin reports over 1,100 deer deaths in 2026 epizootic hemorrhagic disease outbreak

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • 15 Sep 10:20

The state DNR says at least 1,100 white-tailed deer have died from epizootic hemorrhagic disease across five counties, the largest toll recorded in Wisconsin.

Credibility 78% Manip. 8% Center
September 14, 2026
1 total
Michigan detects epizootic hemorrhagic disease in deer across four counties
Michigan detects epizootic hemorrhagic disease in deer across four counties

ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 • 14 Sep 09:00

State wildlife officials confirmed the presence of epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus in free-ranging white-tailed deer in Branch, Ingham, Jackson and Lenawee counties, noting no risk to humans or pets and that harvested venison remains safe.

Credibility 72% Manip. 8% Center
September 13, 2026
1 total
Missouri reports summer cases of hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer
Missouri reports summer cases of hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer

KTLO • 13 Sep 10:16

The Missouri Department of Conservation has confirmed several hemorrhagic disease cases in white-tailed deer this summer and is urging the public to report sightings to aid monitoring.

Credibility 72% Manip. 7% Center
September 11, 2026
2 total
Missouri asks public to report deer hemorrhagic disease cases
Missouri asks public to report deer hemorrhagic disease cases

foxweather.com • 11 Sep 20:18

The Missouri Department of Conservation is urging residents to report sightings of hemorrhagic disease in deer, a virus spread by gnats that can cause rapid death but poses no risk to humans.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease confirmed in deer across four Michigan counties
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease confirmed in deer across four Michigan counties

Detroit Free Press • 11 Sep 12:12

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has verified cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in free-ranging whitetail deer in Branch, Ingham, Jackson and Lenawee counties, prompting warnings to hunters and landowners.

Credibility 72% Manip. 8% Center
September 09, 2026
1 total
Michigan reports first epizootic hemorrhagic disease cases in deer this year
Michigan reports first epizootic hemorrhagic disease cases in deer this year

MLive.com • 09 Sep 19:15

The state wildlife agency confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer in four Michigan counties and urged residents to report sick or dead animals.

Credibility 78% Manip. 8% Center