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Old 06-11-2003 | 07:27 PM
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GrumpyTom
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Default RE: USDA Bans imports from Canada

I am sorry to say but from what I have read is that all ruminats (deer family) is included in this bann of importanting any meat or meat products. This was brought about because of the single mad cow found in Alberta. Also because the deer family can become infected with CWD and the USA government is panicing. Either that or just trying to promote american products.

Funny thing is that they allow deer meat to be transported from State to State and that there is over 10 thousand times more cases of CWD in the USA than there is in Canada. As a matter of fact, the (I believe 4 cases) cases of CWD found in Canada came from the USA.

IF you have a hunt planned in Canada, I would contact your government to find out what will happen when you try to return with the meat. After that I would fight their decision if it is what I have read. I would also contact your guide to see what will happen if the bann is still in effect come the hunting season.
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