CWD & EHD by county
Alaska disease risk map.
Alaska has no documented CWD detections to date and is largely outside typical EHD distribution. The state's deer hunting (primarily Sitka blacktail) operates in habitat without significant cervid disease pressure. Verify current status with Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Confirm CWD management zones, sampling requirements, and carcass transport rules with USDA APHIS CWD Distribution Map and USDA APHIS before hunting.
Alaska county detections
Where it's been found.
No county-level CWD detections recorded to date in this state.
Alaska
Live county map — coming soon
Carcass transport rules
No statewide carcass transport restrictions for CWD currently apply since the state has no detections to date. Confirm the latest rules with your state wildlife agency before transporting harvest from out of state.
CWD testing
The state does not require CWD testing because it has no detections to date. Hunters who hunt in CWD-positive states should follow that state's testing requirements before transporting harvest home.
EHD activity in Alaska
Alaska sees rare EHD outbreak history. EHD is not transmissible to humans, and meat from clinically healthy deer is safe to consume. Watch for the disease-specific signs reported by hunters and biologists in late summer.
Hunter FAQ
Common questions, Alaska.
Is CWD present in Alaska?+
No publicly reported CWD detections in wild Alaska cervids to date. Status can change — verify with USDA APHIS CWD Distribution Map before hunting.
What are the Alaska carcass transport rules?+
No statewide carcass transport restrictions for CWD currently apply since the state has no detections to date. Confirm the latest rules with your state wildlife agency before transporting harvest from out of state.
How do I get CWD testing in Alaska?+
The state does not require CWD testing because it has no detections to date. Hunters who hunt in CWD-positive states should follow that state's testing requirements before transporting harvest home.
How active is EHD in Alaska?+
Rare EHD outbreak history. EHD is not transmissible to humans and meat from clinically healthy deer remains safe to consume.
Is venison from CWD or EHD-affected deer safe to eat?+
EHD is not transmissible to humans. For CWD, the CDC and major health agencies recommend that hunters test deer harvested from CWD-positive zones and not consume meat from animals that test positive. No human cases of CWD have been documented.
Primary sources
- CWD sourceUSDA APHIS CWD Distribution Map
- EHD sourceUSDA APHIS CWD Distribution Map
- FederalUSDA APHIS — Chronic Wasting Disease
- Hunter resourceNational Deer Association
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