Michigan wildlife officials are working to eradicate wild deer in Michigan infected with bovine tuberculosis, and warn hunters to use caution before eating deer.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources calls it an “emerging disease” that mostly affects cattle.
However, other animals including deer and humans can be affected by the disease.
The Michigan DNR says the affected deer may appear to be healthy. After field dressing, hunters will find yellow or tan, pea-sized nodules in their chest cavity of infected deer.
DNR officials are working to eliminate the infected animals from herds. They urge hunters to use proper food handling techniques and good management practices.
Michigan has several deer check stations hunters can utilize in the state, including the Upper Peninsula.
