2020 CWD testing is voluntary

In an effort to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission among hunters, all CWD testing will be voluntary for fall 2020. Instead of staffing sampling stations, DNR will provide self-service stations where hunters can properly mark, tag and drop deer heads.

In all deer permit areas where CWD has been detected, hunters are asked to voluntarily submit deer heads from deer one year of age or older at a self-service sampling station. Hunter-submitted samples are one of the most important ways to help monitor the extent of this disease.

Carcass movement restrictions remain in effect for all CWD management and control zones.

Detailed maps and corresponding information are available in the CWD information section and on the fold-out deer map, which is distributed with the printed regulations booklet.