Photo courtesy of Mississippi Wildlife and Fisheries
Jonathan Shaw, an NCSU graduate, wrote a great article on Realtree’s website discussing deer warts (cutaneous fibromas). Although not terribly common, once a hunter has encountered a deer bearing these awful growths it becomes hard to forget. Certainly not a pretty sight, but part of nature nonetheless. Read the article for an in-depth look at what causes “deer warts” and recommendations for human safety related to consumption of infected venison.
