CWD testing and venison donation in North Dakota

Where to get a deer tested, where to look up the result, and where to give venison, from North Dakota’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 North Dakota Game and Fish Department

From the agency’s page: Head drop-off sites or free mail-in kits; results arrive in your Game and Fish account inbox, and fawns and head-shot animals cannot be tested.

Chronic Wasting Disease - Surveillance and Collection Sites 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 North Dakota

Sportsmen Against Hunger (North Dakota) North Dakota · checked Sep 18, 2026

“Most processors accept field-dressed venison, some prefer to have hide off” source
“The carcass tag must accompany the deer to the processor.” source
“Sportsmen Against Hunger program will cover the costs associated with the processing.” source
“All meat must be processed first through a licensed processor.” 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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