Posey County, IN – Indiana has confirmed its second case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer, the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Friday. The neurological disease, which is fatal to deer, was detected in a 2.5-year-old male harvested in Posey County.
According to the DNR, CWD has been found in wild deer across 36 states, including all states bordering Indiana. To assess the extent of the disease, the agency will increase surveillance efforts during the 2025-2026 deer hunting season in Posey County and nearby areas. Testing for CWD will remain voluntary for hunters.
The disease, caused by a misfolded prion that damages the nervous system, spreads through direct contact or contaminated environments. Infected deer often experience severe weight loss and behavioral changes in later stages. While there are no known human infections, the DNR advises hunters to avoid consuming meat from infected deer and to submit harvested deer for voluntary testing.
Residents are encouraged to report sightings of sick or dead wildlife at on.IN.gov/sickwildlife. More information about the state’s response to CWD is available on the DNR website.
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