Chronic wasting disease detected in Roanoke, Floyd, Montgomery, Pulaski counties as Virginia releases new surveillance results. The disease affects deer, elk and moose and is described as a slow, progressive neurologic disease that is fatal to infected animals. The disease-causing agent, known as a prion, can spread through the urine, feces and saliva of infected animals, DWR said.

Through May and July, deer mothers are giving birth to fawns, and since we’re about to enter that season, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources wanted to remind residents not to interfere and leave the fawns alone.

Local leaders in Roanoke are raising concerns about the city’s persistent deer overpopulation problem as the animals increasingly venture into densely populated areas.

Virginia’s general firearms deer season is set to begin on Saturday, Nov. 15, and there are plenty of things you need to be aware of before heading out to hunt.

As fall begins, we’re approaching deer mating season, which means more deer on the road.

German hunters tried to convince the jury at a national stag calling championship that they can imitate a bellowing red deer most realistically.

Deer overpopulation in urban areas is causing safety concerns and spreading Chronic Wasting Disease, prompting authorities to employ deer culling measures.

Deer and elk are unpredictable road hazards, but Virginia Tech researchers are working to reduce drivers' risks.

There is a lot of concern surrounding deer having chronic wasting disease, you may know it from photos and talk of “zombie deer” in the wild.

As deer increasingly venture into urban areas, we want to hear your stories about deer encounters on the road and elsewhere.

With it being deer season here in our Commonwealth, there is an increased risk for deer-vehicle collisions. These can be incredibly dangerous, not just for the deer, but for you and other drivers.

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is alerting the public of a confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in an adult male deer legally harvested in Tazewell County.

An unexpected customer at a local restaurant. A deer crashes through a glass door, running through the dining room and kitchen at Awful Arthur's

When you think about a police chase, the image of OJ Simpson driving his Ford Bronco on the LA highways always comes to mind.

You may have noticed a lot of fawns, or baby deer, starting to pop up around the area. While your first instinct might be wanting to swoop in and come to their rescue, experts are actually urging that you leave them alone.

Given its jumping ability, you would think the deer would make one awesome outside hitter!

Wildlife officials are alerting people to a diseased deer killed in Floyd County this hunting season.

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is asking hunters from Virginia to help them in their efforts to monitor the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the deer population.

Fall is here, meaning it’s breeding season for deer

The Radford City Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of deer carcasses left without heads.

For the first time this year, there are some new hunting regulations after a trace of chronic wasting disease was found in Montgomery County.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture tested wild deer from January to March of this year and found 40% of the tested deer had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.

Wildlife officials are alerting people to a diseased deer killed in Montgomery County.