Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin

CWD positive deer in the late stages of the disease exhibiting abnormal behavior. As a reminder, only deer in the final stages of CWD exhibit obvious physical and behavioral signs.
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View the reference maps for a look at the distribution of CWD in Wisconsin.

Beginning September 1st, 2009, Wisconsin will restrict the movement of whole deer carcass from within the CWD-Management Zone into the rest of the state as well as into Wisconsin from other states and provinces. Please visit the CWD zone hunting regulations page for details.

CWD Landowner Permits: A decision on whether or not to issue CWD landowner permits will be made by the end of December. These permits would allow landowners within the CWD management zone to harvest deer on their property from January 4th to March 31st. Additional details are not yet available.

Contact Information

For answers to questions relating to CWD in Wisconsin, email Wildlife Health.

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