Prevalence information: Prevalence is the proportion or percentage of a population that tests positive for a disease and in Wisconsin the CWD prevalence rate differs throughout the state. To learn more about prevalence of CWD in Wisconsin view the CWD prevalence page including the mapping tool at the bottom of the page.

This table shows available CWD test results for each of DNR's four zones statewide. It includes data released through June 08, 2023. Deer will not have full data until the datasheet is entered.

See the data for CWD Year 2022 only

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If you click on a zone, you can see the breakdown for individual hunting periods.

Note that the DNR data reported here only includes wild deer. For information on test results for farm-raised deer and elk, please contact the DATCP Home Farm-Raised Deer Program (wi.gov) (phone 608-224-4872).


DNR Zone # Sampled # Analyzed Positive for CWD
Central Farmland Zone 61679 61654 156
Central Forest Zone 7664 7662 69
Northern Forest Zone 32154 32149 9
Southern Farmland Zone 195271 195243 10753
Unknown Zone 2972 2964 4
Statewide Totals: