The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking elk hunters in select areas to collect blood samples from their hunt to help the department keep an eye on brucellosis.
Elk, bison and domestic cattle are susceptible to brucellosis, which may cause animals to abort calves and further transmit the disease.
About 8,500 kits will be mailed out to hunters this year. Hunters should receive kits about two weeks prior to the opening date of their hunt area and license type.
As an incentive for hunters to collect samples, the department is having a raffle for hunters who provide a blood sample.
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