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.
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Visit the CWD test result page to find your results.
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Archery hunter CWD information
Learn what you need to know about bowhunting in any CWD surveillance area.
Adopt-A-Dumpster program
Individuals and groups can sponsor carcass disposal sites where hunters can properly dispose of deer remains.
New regulations
Plan ahead for this year's hunting season with the 2019 hunting and trapping regulations.
Hunter quick links
Southeast management zone:
sampling stations for testing • dumpsters for carcass disposal • meat processors • taxidermists
Southeast control zone:
sampling stations for testing • dumpsters for carcass disposal • meat processors • taxidermists
North central management zone:
sampling stations for testing • dumpsters for carcass disposal • meat processors • taxidermists
Central surveillance zone:
sampling stations for testing • taxidermists
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- Southeast control zone
- North central management zone
- Central surveillance area
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