Important Wildlife Update: 

The province is currently investigating a potential case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a white-tailed deer harvested east of Enderby. This marks the first possible detection in the Okanagan, and the first outside B.C.’s current CWD management zone in the Kootenay region.

Hunters play a crucial role in B.C.’s CWD surveillance program. Without your participation, the level of monitoring and response needed to track this disease wouldn’t be possible.

We’re encouraging everyone to continue submitting samples from deer, elk, and moose harvested anywhere in B.C. Your samples help us understand where the disease may be present.

If you’re hunting in or around this region, we strongly urge getting your animals tested.

The ONA is here to support all Nation members with drop-off locations in Westbank, Penticton, and Castlegar.

Read the full Statement from the Government of British Columbia: BC Gov News

More information on CWD and Syilx-led Drop-off Location found here: Prevent the Spread: Chronic Wasting Disease – Okanagan Nation Alliance