CWD testing and venison donation in Alabama

Where to get a deer tested, where to look up the result, and where to give venison, from Alabama’s own agency and the programs’ own pages.

On the national list of states with CWD found in wild deer, elk or moose Checked Sep 18, 2026

Getting a deer tested Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division

From the agency’s page: Mandatory sampling applies in the CWD Management Zone on scheduled dates (see page); results take three to four weeks.

CWD Sampling Look up a result The agency’s CWD map

Sampling sites, zones and dates are the agency’s to set. Check its page before you go.

Before you eat the meat

CDC advises strongly considering a CWD test before you eat deer or elk meat, and checking whether your state recommends or requires testing where you hunt. Recommendations vary by state.

About Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) — CDC

Donating venison in Alabama

Hunters Helping the Hungry (ADCNR) Alabama · checked Sep 18, 2026

“Hunters field dress the deer and take it to a participating processor.” source
“There is no charge to the hunter for processing the deer.” source
“Ask your deer processor if they are participating in the program.” source

The program’s page Find a processor

NRA Hunters for the Hungry National · checked Sep 18, 2026

“Game must be legally harvested” source
“All game must be field dressed” source
“must be legally tagged, and donated in the state it was taken in” source
“Roadkill, no matter what state, is not accepted.” source
“Typically state programs cover the cost of processing” source

The program’s page

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