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Idaho Fish and Game

Chronic Wasting Disease - Sample Drop-off Locations

Locations and information for submitting samples to test for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Idaho

Find a sample drop-off location to have your harvested deer, elk, or moose tested for chronic wasting disease. From head and lymph node barrels and freezers to check stations to Fish and Game regional offices, hunters have a variety of options to have their animals tested for CWD.

Review the instructions for the location you plan to visit for dates, sampling instructions, and more.  Please call ahead with questions.

Testing Information

CWD testing is mandatory in GMUs 14, 18, 23, 24, 32A, and a portion of Unit 1. See special hunting rules.

Where testing is not mandatory, hunters are encouraged to submit a sample from their harvested deer, elk, or moose to help monitor other units in the state. Testing is free. 

Sample Collection

Sample collection occurs throughout the state. Different locations, times and outlets have been set up in which to collect samples. Below is list of dates, times, and outlets.

Full Service

Check Station – Check stations are used to collect data (including required hunter reporting) from harvested animals and engage with hunters. Biological samples including Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) samples may be collected at check stations. All hunters, anglers and trappers are required to stop at a check station if encountered while in the field.

Sample Station - Established to collect CWD samples from hunter-harvested animals.

Regional Office – Each regional office is equipped to collect samples from hunter-harvested animals through staff supported collection, self-service drop off in freezers, head barrels, or coolers. Open during regular business hours.

Self Service

Head Barrel – Lymph nodes and heads of hunter-harvested animals can be dropped off at these locations. Follow the directions on the signage on site.

Freezer - Lymph nodes and heads of hunter-harvested animals can be dropped off at these locations. Follow the directions on the signage on site.

Cooler – Typically, lymph nodes of hunter-harvested animals can be dropped off at these locations. Follow the directions on the signage on site.

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Panhandle Region

Clearwater Region

Southwest Region

Magic Valley Region

Southeast Region

Upper Snake Region

Salmon Region