The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is on the lookout for cases of EHD.
DNR Conservation Police Officer Trent Reeves says the state biologist has put out notice there are areas of the state that could start to see this disease impact the deer population.
According to Officer Reeves, the deer will run a high fever and foam from the mouth. In its search for water, the deer will overheat and die which is why they are often found dead near water.
If you encounter a dead deer you suspect has died from EHD, Officer Reeves encourages a call to DNR so a biologist can run tests.
The State of Illinois had a major battle with EHD about ten years ago that greatly impacted the deer population in the State. Officer Reeves says since then, any EHD impacts have been localized but still very dangerous to deer.
