Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is a fatal neurological disease that affects cervids, including white-tailed deer. It is found globally and in about half of the states in the U.S. CWD remains relatively rare in Minnesota at this time, but is a concern as there is currently no known cure. The DNR is working to limit its spread. Learn more about the disease.
Changes for 2020 hunting season
CWD testing will be voluntary for all disease zones and surveillance areas. Carcass movement restrictions are still in place in these areas.
Find out more in the 2020 Minnesota Hunting & Trapping Regulations book. Additional details will be posted on this webpage closer to the season.
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2020 season regulations available
Read about new changes for the deer hunting season and download the regulations book.
Expanded feeding bans
Learn more about current deer feeding and attractant bans.
What hunters need to know
- Test results
- Southeast management and control zones
- North central management zone
- Central surveillance area
- Carcass movement restrictions
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