CWD & EHD by county
California disease risk map.
California has no documented wild CWD detections to date. CDFW maintains import restrictions on cervid carcasses from CWD-positive states and runs ongoing surveillance of harvested deer. Hunters returning from out-of-state hunts must comply with import rules.
Confirm CWD management zones, sampling requirements, and carcass transport rules with California Department of Fish and Wildlife and USDA APHIS before hunting.
California county detections
Where it's been found.
No county-level CWD detections recorded to date in this state.
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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 California
California 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, California.
Is CWD present in California?+
No publicly reported CWD detections in wild California cervids to date. Status can change — verify with California Department of Fish and Wildlife before hunting.
What are the California 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 California?+
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 California?+
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 sourceCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife
- EHD sourceCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife
- FederalUSDA APHIS — Chronic Wasting Disease
- Hunter resourceNational Deer Association
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