Wyoming Confirms Chronic Wasting Disease in Area 141
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department detected the fatal disease in Deer Hunt Area 141.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Hunting
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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has officially confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease in Deer Hunt Area 141. The fatal neurological condition is now known to exist within this specific hunting zone.
Why it matters
The department announces these findings to ensure the public remains informed about the spread of the disease in local wildlife populations. Chronic wasting disease is 100 percent fatal to infected deer, elk, and moose.
Chronic wasting disease has a 100 percent fatality rate for infected elk, moose, and deer. Deer Hunt Area 141 is now the latest location to confirm the presence of the disease.
The players
Wyoming Game and Fish Department
This state agency is responsible for the conservation of wildlife and the management of hunting and fishing resources in Wyoming.
The details
The confirmation follows a pattern of detection in the region, as the area is bordered by four other hunt zones where the disease has previously been identified. Hunters are encouraged to submit samples for testing to assist the agency with ongoing data collection efforts.
Timeline
Chronic wasting disease was detected in area 128 in 2016.
Chronic wasting disease was detected in area 142 in 2020.
Chronic wasting disease was detected in areas 154 and 155 in 2022.
The disease was confirmed in Deer Hunt Area 141 on October 21, 2026.
Culture Shift
The detection of the disease in Deer Hunt Area 141 reflects the ongoing expansion of the condition across the state. This discovery follows the historical trend of confirmed cases in nearby hunting zones that began in 2016.
Hunters operating in Deer Hunt Area 141 should prioritize submitting samples for state testing to help monitor the local population. Residents can contact the Sheridan Regional Office at 307-672-7418 for further information regarding protocols.
The takeaway
Chronic wasting disease remains a persistent challenge for wildlife conservation throughout the state. Hunters can play a vital role in tracking the disease by participating in agency-led testing programs.
Further reading
Learn more about local wildlife management on the Wyoming Hunting page.
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