FWP to host CWD sampling trainings in SW Montana

BOZEMAN – Staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host three events this month to train hunters how to collect samples from their harvested animals for chronic wasting disease testing.

These events will include information on how to collect and submit testing samples, how to properly dispose of animal carcasses, and other information hunters should know about CWD management in Montana.

Hunters are welcome but not required to bring their own harvested animals and tools for collecting samples, if available. Such tools include gloves, a knife, forceps or similar tools.

The first training w...