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DEC: Positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease found in wild deer in Livingston County

A rare outbreak of Chronic Wasting Disease resurfaces in New York, igniting concern among hunters and residents.

By · Published November 7, 2026  04:28 UTC · Updated November 7, 2026  05:24 UTC

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What disease was found in the deer?

Chronic Wasting Disease, a deadly disease for deer, was confirmed in a wild deer in Livingston County.

When and where was the positive case discovered?

The positive test was reported on Nov. 6 in a wild deer from the town of Sparta in Livingston County, New York.

Which agency announced the finding and which outlets reported it?

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the result; Press & Sun‑Bulletin, RochesterFirst and WHEC.com among others reported the story.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: A rare outbreak of Chronic Wasting Disease resurfaces in New York, igniting concern among hunters and residents.
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The surprise that a deadly wildlife disease, unseen in New York since 2005, has resurfaced is stirring anxiety among hunters and local residents. The prospect of disease spread threatens hunting seasons, tourism and the health of regional deer herds, prompting a heightened sense of urgency in communities that rely on outdoor recreation.

State officials from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed the laboratory analysis of a harvested deer and announced the finding. Press & Sun‑Bulletin reported the agency’s response, while RochesterFirst highlighted that this is the first confirmed case in the state since 2005.

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