Chronic Wasting Disease

Mandatory testing dates announced for Alabama's CWD Management Zone

All deer harvested by hunters on certain public land in the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone are required to be sampled throughout the season.

November 4

CWD detected in more Northeast Mississippi counties

January 1

Hunters reminded to report deer they kill

January 2

Latest Chronic Wasting Disease

Legislature bans most deer from being brought into the state

May 28

State will host deer chronic wasting disease sampling efforts in Northwest Alabama

January 1

Jones co-sponsors bipartisan bill to address growing chronic wasting disease problem

November 16

Deer with Chronic Wasting Disease found in Pontotoc County, Mississippi

November 1

Deer meat imported from outside of the state must be deboned

September 17

State conservation officials warn hunters not to panic after CWD confirmed in Mississippi Deer

February 26

State Conservation Enforcement Officers announce $750,000 fine for Illegally importing deer

October 9

US Attorney charges Alabama deer breeder for illegal transportation of whitetail deer

October 4