CWD & EHD by county
New Jersey disease risk map.
New Jersey has no documented CWD detections to date but borders Pennsylvania (positive). NJDFW maintains carcass import restrictions. New Jersey has a notable EHD outbreak history, with significant die-offs in some recent years.
Confirm CWD management zones, sampling requirements, and carcass transport rules with New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife and USDA APHIS before hunting.
New Jersey county detections
Where it's been found.
No county-level CWD detections recorded to date in this state.
New Jersey
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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 New Jersey
New Jersey 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, New Jersey.
Is CWD present in New Jersey?+
No publicly reported CWD detections in wild New Jersey cervids to date. Status can change — verify with New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife before hunting.
What are the New Jersey 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 New Jersey?+
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 New Jersey?+
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 sourceNew Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife
- EHD sourceNew Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife
- FederalUSDA APHIS — Chronic Wasting Disease
- Hunter resourceNational Deer Association
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