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State expands hunting-license buybacks as reported deer deaths from viral disease jump to 791

States Newsroom · November 6, 2026

Reports of deer deaths from a viral disease have jumped by hundreds in recent weeks, prompting South Dakota wildlife officials to expand a program allowing hunters to return their licenses for a refund. Epizootic hemorrhagic disease is a viral illness spread by tiny biting midges typically found along muddy…

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State expands hunting-license buybacks as reported deer deaths from viral disease jump to 791

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