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Idaho Fish and Game

Chronic Wasting Disease in Idaho

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been detected in Idaho.

CWD is a contagious and fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, and moose populations. There is no cure for this fatal disease.

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Special Hunting Rules

Before harvesting or salvaging a deer, elk, or moose in Game Management Units (GMUs)1, 14, 18, 23, 24, or 32A, it is important to know what you can and cannot transport out of a CWD Management Zone and what testing is mandatory.

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How to Collect a Sample

Hunters, or those that salvage an animal, can retrieve lymph nodes from their harvested animal and submit them for CWD testing. Learn how to collect a lymph node sample and age your animal.

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Sample Drop-off Locations

After harvesting or salvaging a deer, elk, or moose, submitting a lymph node sample or head for CWD testing is easy. See a list of drop-off sites, check stations, and Idaho Fish and Game regional offices.

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Test Results Look-up

If you submit a sample for CWD testing at a drop-off location, check station, or Idaho Fish and Game office, you can check the test results. Allow up to 4-6 weeks for results.  

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Resources

Frequently Ask Questions

What are the symptoms of CWD? How can you report a sick animal? Can you eat the meat?