How's it looking after Anthrax

[Sackett]

All the research I've read says they are naturally occurring in the soil.

It does "live" naturally in the soil, but it was introduced years ago through bonemeal feed supplement made from animals killed by anthrax in the early 20th century. The soil Ph and geological conditions are apparently perfect in the "Anthrax Triangle".

Are y'all seeing a higher survival rate for exotics? It seems like the exotics fared fairly well.

[stikshooter]

Im about 20 miles south of Ozona, and we are about 90 percent wiped out. Not sure if I am staying or not. Some guys have been on this pasture for 26 years. Landowner hasnt said anything about a discount.

[esoct25]

We hunted 20 miles south of Ozona in the late 90s. Great looking ranch but we didn't see a deer on 2000 acres. We were young an never heard of the Anthrax triangle. Guess that explains it.

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[Txhuntr2]

It does "live" naturally in the soil, but it was introduced years ago through bonemeal feed supplement made from animals killed by anthrax in the early 20th century. The soil Ph and geological conditions are apparently perfect in the "Anthrax Triangle".

Are y'all seeing a higher survival rate for exotics? It seems like the exotics fared fairly well.

We are seeing the opposite. Our ranch seems to have missed the outbreak because our resident whitetail are numerous. But I heard reports of it around us and our axis herds are significantly reduced/almost gone. My guess is that the axis roamed and found anthrax somewhere else. We are still seeing a lot of aoudad. They seem unaffected.

[ironman10518]

Deer and Anthrax

I have not seen anything worth staying on our lease for unless the rancher cuts a tremendous deal for a retainer. Where I was seeing 10-15 deer including decent 8 pointers and the occasional 10 pointer, I am seeing nothing. And that's all around our lease with 7 different stands and feeders. So most likely we will be leaving. Not sure I want to spend 3-5 years for the deer to move back in. I have to say this sucks after 20 years of hunting Sonora area.

[Tree Phantom]

Pulled out this past weekend,18 miles west of Sonora off I-10

[txtrophy85]

Between Sonora and Juno (Hwy 189)

That area got slammed

[Big Lee]

Somehow this is Bush's fault.

In all seriousness, what are the chances while loading up your blind, trailers, boots etc and bringing the spores to an area that is not infected?

What is the long term health affects to those living there?

Is there any issues with livestock? Chances this can spread and becoming a statewide concern? When livestock are transplanted to other area of the state will the spores spread?

Thoughts or ideas?