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Deer hunt planned near Cranbrook to monitor for disease

Josiah Spyker
By Josiah Spyker

A provincially mandated deer hunt will take place in the Cranbrook area from Jan. 5 to 31.

The targeted hunt aims to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease and increase sampling to monitor its presence, according to the City of Cranbrook.

The city is reminding hunters to be aware of municipal boundaries and all applicable regulations, including a prohibition on hunting in the Cranbrook Community Forest.

Discharging a firearm or bow within the City of Cranbrook is prohibited and subject to a $5,000 fine.

A map of the boundary area can be found here.

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Josiah Spyker
Josiah Spyker
Josiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.

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