Deer have been dying from a disease they caught from a gnat. Will this effect the meat of the deer and is it safe to eat?
2007-10-15 08:34:04 · 2 answers · asked by 2gadoo 5 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
You are talking about EHD (Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease)
It is a disease that affects Deer that have been bitten by certain Gnats that frequent water holes and sources throughout the east coast and some western states
Humans cannot get this disease nor can it be gotten thru contact with an infected Deer or thru the consumption of venison. IT IS 100% PERFECTLY SAFE!!!
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2007-10-15 09:26:30 · answer #1 · answered by JD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the disease is called bluetounge and its from the gnats and infected water. it is still safe to eat the meat. but you will want to shoot it not eat from dead deer.( just to let you know)
2007-10-15 17:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋