CWD mail-in testing kits

Hunters can request a kit online or, in most instances, visit a local wildlife office to pick one up. Kits are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hunters may also use kits obtained in a previous year.

The kit and testing is free. Test results will be available online.

Mailings will continue throughout deer season until the supply runs out. Hunters should expect their kit to arrive within seven days of their online request.

Use our list of area wildlife offices to obtain a kit.

Hunters in any CWD zone who use this kit to meet the mandatory testing requirement Nov. 4-5 must obtain their kits before hunting.

Samples must be postmarked within 72 hours of harvest.

Request a kit

Instructional video

If you've already received a kit and have a sample to submit, please click the button to submit required information and mail your sample.Submit sample information

Kit contents and instructions

Each kit requires that hunters remove a lymph node sample from a harvested deer. We've created an instructional video so you can successfully extract a sample.

Kits include:

• Tyvek envelope with prepaid return label
• Pair of large nitrile gloves
• Sample collection and submission instructions
• Datasheet or instructions to submit data online
• Pre-labled sample bag
• Resealable bag
• Tweezers
• Freezable cold pack
• Silver padded mailer

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