A forester is evaluating chronic wasting disease (CWD) risk in a forest management plan that includes managed deer hunting. Which management action MOST directly reduces CWD transmission risk?
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A
Increasing hunting pressure to reduce deer density below CWD transmission thresholds
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B
Planting high-protein food plots to improve deer body condition
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C
Closing trails during fawning season to reduce human disturbance
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D
Restricting vehicle access to prevent poaching