Indiana · Disease surveillance

CWD and EHD in Indiana.

Indiana has no documented wild CWD detections to date despite sharing borders with multiple positive states (Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky). IN DNR runs ongoing surveillance via hunter-harvest sampling. Indiana has an active EHD history with periodic outbreaks.

CWD: negative · EHD history: frequent

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

negative

First detection
Positive counties
0
CWD-free counties
0
Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD)

frequent

Most recent outbreak
Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife

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.

Testing

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.

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