EHD Risk?
Contributors to this thread:Whitetail Deer
From: Mark S
26-Jul-20
Hello - Always under the impression that hot, dry summers esp late (Aug, Sept) summer/early fall increased likelihood of EHD. Know a biologist (state of OH) and asked him his thoughts. He believes the risk is high given the lack of rain. Anybody have any thoughts?
From: Habitat for Wildlife
26-Jul-20
Mark, that is what I have been told. During dry spells, water sources dwindle and deer are forced to congregate, and this makes it easier for the midges to bite them and cause infection. I will be following this to see what the experts say.
From: buckhammer
26-Jul-20
It is drier than a pop corn fart here in southern Michigan. Creeks and rivers are getting very low. I am surprised to have not heard of any one finding deer that have died from EHD.
During the heat wave and drought of 2012 there were multiple deer being found dead as early as the 4th of July.
From: Woods Walker
26-Jul-20
They should make the deer wear masks.
