‘Seeing is Believing’ film series raises awareness about chronic wasting disease

COLORADO Parks and Wildlife have released a short two-part documentary film series to increase awareness about chronic wasting disease, or CWD, that is affecting deer and elk populations in the state. The series is called “Seeing is Believing.” It is intended to help residents “witness” the disease through the eyes of others.

Even though most hunters and landowners are not “seeing” infected deer in areas with high CWD prevalence, the films demonstrate how CWD is certainly present; explains why it is a major concern; and how cooperation is the key to managing the disease. 

Two-part documentary film:

Part 1 – Ride along with Josh Melby, CPW district wildlife manager, as he speaks on the importance of working with private landowners to address CWD. Hear from landowners about their personal experiences with CWD on their properties.

Part 2 – Listen to wildlife professionals from Colorado and Wyoming speak to what we’ve learned about CWD and the importance of teamwork to manage the disease.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife developed these films in partnership with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and multiple private conservation organizations.

About Chronic Wasting Disease

Chronic Wasting Disease is a prion disease that affects deer, elk, and moose. The disease generally lasts two-three years in deer and is always fatal. CWD is primarily spread from infected animals coming into contact with uninfected animals. Concentrations of animals in small areas also increases transmission. 

Visit CWD-Info.org for more information about CWD in North America.