This table shows available CWD test results for the selected year from all counties where deer tissue samples have been collected. Results are sorted alphabetically by county name. Results for an individual year are for the CWD year, which runs from April 1st through March 31st.

CWD occurrence in any County is likely to be restricted to one or more local (isolated) areas. Reports of CWD occurrence may not imply overall prevalence in a county. Detailed information on county statistics is provided when a specific County name is selected.

CWD occurrence in any DMU is likely to be restricted to one or more local (isolated) areas. Reports of CWD occurrence may not imply overall prevalence in a DMU. Detailed information on DMU statistics is provided when a specific DMU is selected.

Prevalence information: Prevalence is the proportion or percentage of a population that tests positive for a disease and in Wisconsin the CWD prevalence rate differs throughout the state. To learn more about prevalence of CWD in Wisconsin view the CWD prevalence page including the mapping tool at the bottom of the page.

Find CWD Sampling, Registration and Deer Disposal Sites All deer and bear registration must be completed electronically, either by telephone or Internet. However many businesses will serve as a registration station if the business provides a computer station or telephone open to the public.

This table shows available CWD test results for the selected year for each of DNR's four zones statewide. Results for an individual year are for the CWD year, which runs from April 1st through March 31st. For example, the results for the 2024 CWD year would be April 1st, 2024 through March 31st, 2025.

CWD was first detected in Wisconsin in 2002 when three deer taken by hunters in the fall of 2001 near the village of Mount Horeb, about 10 miles southwest of Madison, tested positive. Since that time an intensive surveillance effort has been undertaken to better understand the geographic distribution of the disease, the prevalence of the ...

This table shows available CWD test results for the selected year for each of DNR's four zones statewide. Results for an individual year are for the CWD year, which runs from April 1st through March 31st. For example, the results for the 2023 CWD year would be April 1st, 2023 through March 31st, 2024.

This application allows you to look up the status and results for individual deer or elk that you volunteered to be tested for CWD by DNR. Not Detected test results are released within a day of being received. Positive test results are released after the results are confirmed and the hunter has been contacted.

This table shows available CWD test results for the selected year from all counties where deer tissue samples have been collected. Results are sorted alphabetically by county name. Results for an individual year are for the CWD year, which runs from April 1st through March 31st.