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CWD & EHD by county

Pennsylvania disease risk map.

CWD PositiveEHD: FrequentFirst CWD 2012

Pennsylvania confirmed its first captive-cervid CWD detection in 2012 and has had wild detections in multiple Disease Management Areas (DMAs) since. PGC runs free CWD testing and active management. Verify current DMA boundaries with PGC.

Verify before hunting

Confirm CWD management zones, sampling requirements, and carcass transport rules with Pennsylvania Game Commission and USDA APHIS before hunting.

CWD detection timeline

CWD detection timeline

2010 – 2026

2012first2026recent

Pennsylvania county detections

Where it's been found.

Counties below have CWD detection records on file. Click for the county-level page.

Blair CountyCambria CountyIndiana CountyCentre CountyClearfield CountyHuntingdon CountyFulton CountyBedford CountyClinton CountyJefferson CountyWestmoreland CountyAdams CountyCWD-positive county · click for record12 counties

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.

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 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania.

  • Is CWD present in Pennsylvania?+

    Yes. Pennsylvania has confirmed CWD detections since 2012. Verify current management-zone boundaries with Pennsylvania Game Commission.

  • What are the Pennsylvania 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.

  • How do I get CWD testing in Pennsylvania?+

    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 Pennsylvania?+

    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.

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