Based on the reports found on the Michigan DNR web site, they are suspecting the spread of the CWD from bodily fluids and waste. The thought is this. Baiting brings in multiple groups of deer to one location. The plan is by not allowing baiting, you reduce the risk of having large numbers of deer in one small location. Thus reducing the risk of the spread of CWD.

Now what I have heard is there was (1) deer found with CWD in a private reserve. All other deer at that location have been tested andall tested negative. This animal was brought in from another private reserve, (location unpublished). No other cases have been found within the state or the 50 mile threashhold.