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Chronic Wasting Disease

Deer standing in the woods

Getting your animal tested

The Ministry of Environment offers free voluntary CWD testing for all hunters. Get your animal tested

Testing results

Testing results will be available in roughly six to eight weeks from drop-off. Get testing results

Overview of CWD in Saskatchewan

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal, infectious disease of deer, elk, reindeer and moose (cervids) that affects the central nervous system. Read the Overview of Chronic Wasting Disease in Saskatchewan.

Getting Your Animal Tested

The Ministry of Environment offers free voluntary CWD testing for all hunters.

Carcass Disposal Options

Information on Ministry-sponsored carcass disposal locations in the province and best practices for proper handling.

Chronic Wasting Disease Testing Results

The Ministry of Environment offers free voluntary CWD testing. The results will be available in roughly six to eight weeks from drop-off.

Hunting Best Practices

Hunters can help reduce the spread of CWD to new areas of the province.

CWD Surveillance Program Results

Results for the 2022-23 CWD surveillance program are now available.

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