Drop-Off CWD Sampling Locations
MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is increasing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling surveillance efforts in northwest Alabama after deer in nearby Mississippi and Tennessee tested CWD-positive.
To date, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has not been detected in Alabama’s deer herd. To assist with ongoing CWD surveillance efforts, this season hunters are encouraged to submit harvested deer for testing at check stations, freezer drop-off locations, or WFF offices. There is no cost to the hunter for the testing. Hunters will receive test results within three to four weeks.
The test used to determine the presence of CWD requires a portion of the deer’s brainstem or lymph nodes. The Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) is asking hunters to submit harvested deer for testing at check stations, freezer drop-off locations, or WFF offices. In all cases, the hunter will receive test results within three to four weeks.
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Media Release/Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
