
There are several options available to safely and legally dispose of deer carcass waste to help slow the spread of CWD. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control recommend that you do not eat venison from deer that have tested positive for CWD. Process your deer and enjoy your venison.CWD testing is not required, but it is recommended.

Get your deer tested for chronic wasting disease.the day after the deer carcass is recovered. Registration is required and must be completed by 5 p.m.

Carry this Field Dressing Deer: Pocket Guide for pointers while you're in the field.If you're at a desktop computer, use the DNR's Public Access Lands Maps to explore public hunting options across the state.Download the DNR's free Hunt Wild Wisconsin mobile app to keep public land access, season dates, shooting hours, CWD testing locations and more all in your pocket.Check out the Wild Wisconsin web series for videos, podcasts and more for Wisconsin hunters.Get ahead of the game by preparing before this year's hunting season: Learn to Hunt: Explore Wisconsin's Learn to Hunt program to try something new or become a mentor.Antlerless only hunt at Sandhill Wildlife Area: Apply for special access to hunt antlerless deer at Sandhill Wildlife Area.Deer hunting on Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.Deer hunting for hunters with disabilities.


