CWD & EHD by county
Maine disease risk map.
Maine has no documented CWD detections to date. MDIFW maintains strict carcass import rules to prevent introduction from out-of-state hunts. EHD is rare in Maine due to climate.
Confirm CWD management zones, sampling requirements, and carcass transport rules with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and USDA APHIS before hunting.
Maine 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 Maine
Maine 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, Maine.
Is CWD present in Maine?+
No publicly reported CWD detections in wild Maine cervids to date. Status can change — verify with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife before hunting.
What are the Maine 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 Maine?+
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 Maine?+
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 sourceMaine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- EHD sourceMaine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- FederalUSDA APHIS — Chronic Wasting Disease
- Hunter resourceNational Deer Association
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