CWD testing and venison donation in Washington

Where to get a deer tested, where to look up the result, and where to give venison, from Washington’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 Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

From the agency’s page: Testing is mandatory for deer, elk and moose taken in some areas (see page); elsewhere a mail-in option is available at the hunter’s shipping cost.

Testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 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 Washington

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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