Chris Williamson

State conservation department given special permission to mitigate spread of 'zombie deer disease'

February 19, 2025 | By Aspen Gengenbacher, MRN Content Creator

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council unanimously approved Tuesday night to grant the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) an exemption from the city’s prohibition of firearm use for their efforts in preventing the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). Hannibal Police Chief Jacob Nacke appeared before the council with Chris Williamson of the Missouri…