Hunting Can Help Slow The Spread Of CWD
CWD testing is free and available to every hunter in Wisconsin.
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected in over half the counties in Wisconsin, and we need your help in monitoring and slowing the spread of the disease.
| How To Help
Hunting is one of the best ways to slow the spread of CWD on the landscape. It helps manage deer populations and decrease the likelihood of disease transmission.
Consider submitting a sample of your deer harvest for testing, especially if you hunt in one of our priority areas. These are locations with newer detections of CWD, and additional samples will help us better understand disease levels and distributions in the area. |
What Happens If Your Harvest Receives A CWD-Positive Test Result
If your harvest receives a positive test result, a replacement authorization will be issued to the corresponding Go Wild account within two to four days. If the positive result is from an antlered harvest, the replacement authorization will be for an antlered harvest valid statewide.
New this year, if the CWD-positive test result is from an antlerless harvest, an either-sex replacement authorization will be issued for the same DMU and land type.
Proper Deer Carcass Waste Disposal
Proper carcass waste disposal helps slow the spread of CWD by removing potentially infected deer waste from the landscape. There are several disposal resources available, including deer carcass disposal dumpsters, landfills or transfer stations.
You can find the most convenient CWD sampling or disposal location for you using our CWD Sample and Disposal Locations map. More locations will be added leading up to the nine-day gun season. |
