Louisiana hunters face challenges with deer disease, low duck numbers

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - As hunting season continues across Louisiana, both deer and duck hunters are facing challenges this year.

Wildlife experts are raising concerns about a deadly disease found in deer, while duck hunters are noticing fewer birds across the state.

It’s one of the busiest times of year for Louisiana hunters, but this season brings both excitement and concern.

Testing deer for Chronic Wasting Disease

For deer hunters, the Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging hunters to test their deer for Chronic Wasting Disease , or CWD. The illness affects white-tailed deer and other members of the deer family and is always fatal to infected animals.

Experts said there is no evidence that CWD can spread to humans, but they strongly advise against eating meat from deer that h