CWD & EHD by county
South Carolina disease risk map.
South Carolina has no documented wild CWD detections to date. SCDNR runs ongoing surveillance and maintains carcass import restrictions. EHD outbreaks occur periodically in low-elevation southern habitat.
Confirm CWD management zones, sampling requirements, and carcass transport rules with South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and USDA APHIS before hunting.
South Carolina 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 South Carolina
South Carolina sees occasional 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, South Carolina.
Is CWD present in South Carolina?+
No publicly reported CWD detections in wild South Carolina cervids to date. Status can change — verify with South Carolina Department of Natural Resources before hunting.
What are the South Carolina 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 South Carolina?+
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 South Carolina?+
Occasional 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 sourceSouth Carolina Department of Natural Resources
- EHD sourceSouth Carolina Department of Natural Resources
- FederalUSDA APHIS — Chronic Wasting Disease
- Hunter resourceNational Deer Association
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