Deer disease's impact on hunting, feeding the hungry in South Central Indiana

For some Hoosiers, deer hunting season will be impacted by epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD).

"People in the counties that are affected will probably have a harder time hunting," explained Joe Caudell with the DNR.

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Lower bag limits have been introduced in some Indiana counties, which could impact hunters.

Fewer deer could also mean less donated venison for local food pantries, which rely on hunters for meat during the fall and winter.

In Decatur County, for example, Westport Community Food Pantry typically receives hundreds of pounds of processed deer meat, which helps feed hundreds of families.

Caudell is the state's deer biologist. He keeps a close eye on diseases in deer populations across the state.

Right now, portions of South Central Indiana are being