Prohibiting chronic wasting disease from entering Georgia is a continuous effort. This fatal disease attacks the nervous system of cervids (e.g. deer, elk and moose) and to date has been detected in 15 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. With big game hunting seasons underway across much of the nation, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division advises resident hunters planning out-of-state hunting trips to become familiar with Georgia's current regulations regarding cervid importation.