County disease record
McHenry County, IL.
McHenry County is among the seeded CWD detection counties in Illinois. The record below reflects publicly reported state and federal data and should be verified with the agency before being used for planning.
CWD record for McHenry County
- Status
- CWD Confirmed
- First detection
- 2003
- Most recent
- 2024
- Affected wildlife
- Whitetail
- Transport restrictions
- Yes
- Mandatory testing
- Not required
- Total detections
- 0
McHenry County appears in publicly-reported Illinois CWD detection records dating to approximately 2003. Verify current detection counts and management zone status with the state agency before relying on this record.
CWD detection timeline
2001 – 2026
Hunter FAQ
Is CWD confirmed in McHenry County, IL?+
Yes. First publicly reported detection in 2003; most recent 2024. Affected wildlife: Whitetail.
Are there carcass transport restrictions?+
Yes. If hunting in a CWD-positive area, follow your state agency's carcass transport rules — most agencies prohibit moving whole carcasses with brain or spinal tissue across designated zone boundaries. Verify the current rules with your state wildlife agency before transporting any harvest.
Is mandatory testing required for deer harvested here?+
Most state wildlife agencies offer free or low-cost CWD testing of harvested deer at check stations or sample-drop locations during season. Contact the state agency for current testing locations and turnaround times.
Is venison from this county safe to eat?+
EHD is not transmissible to humans. For CWD, CDC and major health agencies recommend testing deer harvested from CWD-positive zones and not consuming meat from animals that test positive. No human cases of CWD have been documented.
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