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2025 EHD?

I've been told it blew up here from hurricane Ike in 2008. That strong wind we had for a week carried those gnats here. IDK maybe I do know that both of my hunting areas have been dealing with it every year since 2017. I used to believe this is going to go away but I don't believe it's going to anytime soon. It's not just Ohio it's across the whole mid west. Makes me sick in my stomach every august
 
the ODNR post with the graphic a page or so back

☠️ 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.
🔗 https://ow.ly/h6Ue50WIcZk

🔖 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.