EHD in MI

[Spring Creek Calls]

EHD or blue tongue has hit the deer hard in southern MI. In 2 of the 3 areas that I hunt, the smell of rotting flesh near the heavy, wet cover tells me it's not going to be a good deer season. My trail cams are nearly void of deer. Glad I have a Canadian muzzle loader trip planned for late Oct. 

[TrackeySauresRex]

EHD does a number on the deer herd. We have the same thing going on in southern New Jersey. The deer season is not going to be a good one here either. My buddies trail cam photos are minimal as well. I'll be in the northen part of the state when it's time. Good luck.

[BowBendr]

It has also hit really hard this summer in western NC. Biologist say that some areas have experienced more than a 50% die off. We have a small state park up here where it killed almost 100% of the herd and the smell of death is more than you can stand as you ride through the area.

[redarrow]

I believe it was MUCC that reported hundreds of dead deer  found in S.W. Michigan.Sure hope the biologist can figure out a way to stop this. I hunt S.E. Mi. and N.E.Mi. and so far it hasn't hit us yet.

[barry]

I saw where South Dakota was offering refunds on hunting licenses because so many deer had died from EHD. Not good!

[lonnie sneed jr.]

Parts of WV has gotten hit with it also. Not just one area either. Trail cam pics from several differant areas in the state with deer standing there ready to die.

[Deputy 14]

Do you guys think the hot, dry weather has had anything to do with the spread of this disease.

[Spring Creek Calls]

Do you guys think the hot, dry weather has had anything to do with the spread of this disease.

The hot dry weather has a great deal to do with EHD. The midges that infect the deer hatch from the mud in dried up ponds, water holes and receding river bottoms. This year was the perfect environment here in SW MI.

[BowBendr]

Do you guys think the hot, dry weather has had anything to do with the spread of this disease.

The hot dry weather has a great deal to do with EHD. The midges that infect the deer hatch from the mud in dried up ponds, water holes and receding river bottoms. This year was the perfect environment here in SW MI.

Agreed.
Thankfully we've had 2 or 3 good heavy frost this week that should put an end to the midges.
I still have the feeling it's going to be a slow deer season where I hunt. Not many pics on my cams.