The disease — which is 100% fatal — causes a deer's nervous system to shut down until they die, but there's no evidence of the disease spreading to humans.

Chronic wasting disease has been detected near Hawley for the first time. Hunters' voluntary testing helped identify the disease; new management zones and sampling rules may follow.

Georgia confirms its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a white-tailed deer, prompting the DNR to establish a CWD Management Area and enforce precautions.