Missouri · Disease surveillance

CWD and EHD in Missouri.

Missouri confirmed its first wild CWD detection in 2010. MDC runs an active CWD Management Zone with free mandatory sampling on opening weekend in positive counties. Missouri has a strong EHD outbreak history, particularly in dry years.

CWD: positive · EHD history: frequent

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

positive

First detection
2010
Positive counties
0
CWD-free counties
0
Missouri Department of Conservation

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD)

frequent

Most recent outbreak
Missouri Department of Conservation

Carcass transport rules

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.

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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