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CWD testing and venison donation in Missouri

Where to get a deer tested, where to look up the result, and where to give venison, from Missouri’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 Missouri Department of Conservation

From the agency’s page: Free testing statewide through the season; sampling is mandatory in designated counties on the November firearms opening weekend (see page).

Voluntary 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 Missouri
Share the Harvest Missouri · checked Sep 18, 2026
  • “Just bring your deer to any approved meat processor” source
  • “Cost to donate: $0” source
  • “Harvest your deer during the regular season, following normal tagging/telecheck rules.” source
  • “harvest a deer, field dress it, and drop it off” source
  • “Tell the processor how much you want to donate” source
  • “We no longer have CWD zones.” source
  • “may only be donated to Share the Harvest if they are tested for CWD” source

CWD: The agency’s current and older pages differ on CWD testing for donated deer; check its page before you donate.

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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