CWD testing and venison donation in West Virginia

Where to get a deer tested, where to look up the result, and where to give venison, from West Virginia’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 West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

From the agency’s page: Adult deer harvested in the CWD Containment Area may be tested free of charge at the listed head drop-off sites.

White Tail Deer FAQ’s 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 West Virginia

Hunters Helping the Hungry (WVDNR) West Virginia · checked Sep 18, 2026

“Drop off your legally harvested deer at a certified participating processor.” source

The program’s page

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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