BOAH is probably waiting for the test results to come from the affected deer farmers. It is my understanding that the deer/or parts can only be tested within 24 hours of death for EHD.

The probability of an EHD positive is good each year now that there are numerous strains, be it a captive herd or wild herd.

I,m not concerned so much with a captive herd as it has a "limited" water source. With all of rain we have had the wild deer have many options for water. In most cases when EHD occurs it IS NOT county or region wide, the midge does not travel large distances.

What I think we can agree upon is that we need to urge IDNR is to have a "preliminary antlerless quota", then have an option to revise that quota by October 15. Remember, most antlerless quota permits are used during firearm season. Very few deer would be used by October 15 in my opinion.