CWD & EHD by county
Indiana disease risk map.
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.
Confirm CWD management zones, sampling requirements, and carcass transport rules with Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife and USDA APHIS before hunting.
Indiana 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
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.
EHD activity in Indiana
Indiana sees frequent 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, Indiana.
Is CWD present in Indiana?+
No publicly reported CWD detections in wild Indiana cervids to date. Status can change — verify with Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife before hunting.
What are the Indiana 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 Indiana?+
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.
How active is EHD in Indiana?+
Frequent 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 sourceIndiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife
- EHD sourceIndiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife
- FederalUSDA APHIS — Chronic Wasting Disease
- Hunter resourceNational Deer Association
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