CWD testing and venison donation in Arkansas

Where to get a deer tested, where to look up the result, and where to give venison, from Arkansas’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 Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

From the agency’s page: Testing is free and voluntary for deer (mandatory for elk) via drop-off containers, AGFC regional offices or participating taxidermists.

CWD Testing Options 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 Arkansas

Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry Arkansas · checked Sep 18, 2026

“Take your legally harvested deer to a participating AHFH processor.” source
“It is strongly suggested you first contact the processor” source
“Some processors require your deer to be field dressed and/or quartered and/or skinned” source
“Deer processing for donated deer is free to the hunter.” 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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