{"id":30115,"date":"2024-10-16T11:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T15:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=30115"},"modified":"2026-04-24T15:48:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T19:48:02","slug":"in-dnr-deer-updates-epizootic-hemorrhagic-disease-detected-in-several-areas-in-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/in-dnr-deer-updates-epizootic-hemorrhagic-disease-detected-in-several-areas-in-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"IN DNR Deer Updates – Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Detected in Several Areas in Indiana"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wild Bulletin, IN DNR, Division of Fish & Wildlife:<\/em> Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD)<\/a> is a naturally occurring viral disease commonly seen in the Indiana deer herd. Each year, typically in late summer, Indiana DNR receives reports of deer displaying signs of EHD throughout the state.<\/p>\n

This year, DNR confirmed a significant EHD outbreak that began in the northern region of the Hoosier State. In some years, EHD can affect a larger-than-normal portion of the deer and becomes widespread across a county. In those instances, DNR lowers the County Bonus Antlerless Quotas (CBAQs) in the impacted counties to offset the effect of the counties\u2019 EHD outbreak on the deer herd in that region.<\/p>\n

EHD is transmitted by biting midges, also known as sand gnats or \u201cno-see-ums.\u201d Deer infected with EHD may display unusual behaviors such as lethargy, excessive salivation, or disorientation. EHD also causes fever in deer, which can cause deer to seek water. As a result, many deer that die from EHD are found in or near open water sources like ponds and rivers.\u00a0Anyone who finds a deer showing signs of EHD or dead in water is asked to report it at on.IN.gov\/sickwildlife<\/a>.<\/p>\n

County bonus antlerless quotas reduced in three counties for 2024-25<\/strong>
\n\"Indiana<\/a>Due to the number of reported deer mortalities and extent of EHD in the region, DNR has lowered the County Bonus Antlerless Quotas (CBAQs) in Wabash, Porter, and Allen counties from two bonus antlerless deer to one to help offset the effects of EHD on the deer herd in that region. During the winter, DNR biologists will fully evaluate the effects of EHD and will propose changes to bag limits as required. Hunters can stay informed about CBAQ changes at on.IN.gov\/EHD-quotas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To find out more view the Indiana Department of Natural Resources EHD Antlerless Bonus Quota Reductions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Resources:<\/strong>
\nBe on the Watch for Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in Deer<\/a>, Got Nature? Blog, Purdue Extension – FNR
\nReport a Sick or Dead Deer<\/a>, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN-DNR)
\nEHD Virus in Deer: How to Detect and Report<\/a>\u00a0video, Quality Deer Management Association
\nEpizootic Hemorrhagic Disease<\/a>\u00a0(pdf),\u00a0 Cornell University
\n<\/strong>How to Score Your White-Tailed Deer<\/a>\u00a0video,\u00a0Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Playlist
\nDeer Harvest Data Collection<\/a>, Purdue FNR Got Nature? blog
\nWoodland Stewardship for Landowners: Managing Deer Damage to Young Trees<\/a>, Purdue Extension-FNR YouTube Channel
\nIntroduction to White-tailed Deer Impacts on Indiana Woodlands,<\/a> Deer Impact Toolbox, Got Nature? Blog & The Education Store
\nPurdue Extension Pond and Wildlife Management<\/a>
\nManaging White-tailed Deer Impacts on Indiana Woodlands<\/a>, The Education Store
\n<\/strong>How to Build a Plastic Mesh Deer Exclusion Fence<\/a>, The Education Store
\nManaging Your Woods for White-Tailed Deer<\/a>, The Education Store
\nDeer Harvest Data Collection<\/a>, Got Nature? Blog, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR
\nHandling Harvested Deer Ask an Expert?<\/a>\u00a0video, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Channel
\nSubscribe to Purdue Extension-Forestry & Natural Resources YouTube Channel<\/a>, Wildlife Playlist
\nA Woodland Management Moment \u2013 Deer Fencing<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Video<\/p>\n

Division of Fish and Wildlife, Indiana Department of Natural Resources<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Wild Bulletin, IN DNR, Division of Fish & Wildlife: Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) is a naturally occurring viral disease commonly seen in the Indiana deer herd. Each year, typically in late summer, Indiana DNR receives reports of deer displaying signs of EHD throughout the state. This year, DNR confirmed a significant EHD outbreak that began […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38,870,42,45,54,622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-alert","category-disease","category-forestry","category-howto","category-wildlife","category-woodlands","audience-for-enthusiasts","audience-for-homeowners","audience-for-landowners","audience-for-professionals"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30115"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31869,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30115\/revisions\/31869"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}