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.
© Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

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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: The decision has been made to not issue CWD landowner permits for January through March 2010. We hope to be able to offer them again in 2011. We apologize for the delay in the decision and for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Contact Information

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

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