
Please Report Dead or Sick Deer

Our agency is seeking reports of dead/sick deer suffering from Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) to help us track potential disease outbreaks. If you find a deer that has died or observe a deer that is behaving abnormally, please report your observations online.
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General EHD information:

Virus does not affect humans

Caused by the bite of an infected midge (small fly)

Transmission of EHD ceases with the first frost which kills the midge and interrupts the disease cycle.

One of the most common diseases of white-tailed deer in the United States

Symptoms

Symptoms vary and usually develop about seven days after exposure.

Deer may appear disoriented and show little or no fear of humans.

Affected animals experience high fevers may appear feverish and are often found in or near water in attempt to cool themselves.

Pronounced swelling of head, neck, tongue and eyelids

May have respiratory distress.