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December 13, 2023 | 1:40 PM

Pa. introduces new rules for hunters to limit the spread of ‘zombie deer disease.’ Here’s what to know.

Pennsylvania has seen an increase in chronic wasting disease since 2012. While the state has implemented tracking and mitigation efforts, testing is still optional for hunters.

By Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

December 1, 2023 | 10:11 AM

Pennsylvania Game Commission announces new rules surrounding Chronic Wasting Disease

By Sydney Roach/WPSU

November 27, 2023 | 3:12 PM

Deer hunters share a feast through statewide nonprofit

By Isabella Weiss/WVIA

November 4, 2022 | 10:26 AM

The end of daylight saving time means an uptick in vehicles crashing into deer

These types of crashes peak in late October and November due to less sunlight and less visibility for drivers, but these months are also mating season for deer, so they’re on the move much more often.

By Ayana Archie/NPR

March 9, 2022 | 1:08 PM

Researcher finds ‘stunning’ rate of COVID among Pennsylvania deer. Here’s what it means for humans

Researchers found a fifth of deer they tested for COVID had the disease in Pennsylvania.

By Ari Daniel/NPR

January 10, 2020 | 5:24 PM

2 charged in videotaped kicking of wounded whitetail deer

The Pennsylvania Game Commission filed charges against two people accused of kicking a wounded deer in the head and neck and pulling off its antler during a videotaped attack.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

December 10, 2019 | 5:19 AM

Deer hunters sue Delaware over ban on semi-automatic rifles

“I’ve used semi-automatic firearms for bird hunting I don’t see any difference, to be honest with you."

By Cris Barrish/WHYY

December 2, 2019 | 5:21 AM

Pa. Game Commission investigates video of deer tortured by apparent hunters

In the video, the two appear to kick the animal in the face repeatedly and rip off one of its antlers.

By The Associated Press

November 14, 2019 | 3:34 PM

Pa. Game Commission seeks feedback on responding to chronic wasting disease in deer

The Pennyslvania Game Commission hopes to get feedback on its proposed plan to respond to chronic wasting disease, a disease that’s fatal to deer and other cervids.

By Anne Danahy/WPSU

August 27, 2019 | 6:53 PM

State game officers partner with vets to battle degenerative deer disease

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is in the early days of a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school to try and address chronic wasting disease.

By Katie Meyer/WITF

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