https://www.wcmu.org/tags/whitetail-deer Whitetail Deer en-US Copyright Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:57:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-21/michigan-hunters-divided-over-proposed-one-buck-rule In an effort to change management of Michigan's white-tailed deer population, policymakers are proposing a "one buck rule" to begin in 2027. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:57:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-21/michigan-hunters-divided-over-proposed-one-buck-rule Mary Corey https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-14/white-tailed-deer-display-high-transmission-of-coronavirus-study-finds The U.S. Department of Agriculture tracked white-tailed deer for a year, and detected widespread transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:55:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-14/white-tailed-deer-display-high-transmission-of-coronavirus-study-finds Priya Vijayakumar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-09/chronic-wasting-disease-confirmed-in-mecosta-county A domesticated white-tail deer in Mecosta County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. Mon, 09 May 2022 17:04:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-09/chronic-wasting-disease-confirmed-in-mecosta-county Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-10-12/bovine-tuberculosis-outbreak-raises-concerns-over-deer-hunting-season A cattle herd in Alcona County was found to be infected with Bovine Tuberculosis. The diagnosis raises new concerns over Michigan deer. A Bovine… Fri, 12 Oct 2018 21:16:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-10-12/bovine-tuberculosis-outbreak-raises-concerns-over-deer-hunting-season