CWD testing and venison donation in Louisiana

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

From the agency’s page: Free testing (LDWF with LSU): complete the online form, arrange drop-off with a regional field office, then look up results online by sample ID.

Chronic Wasting Disease Testing 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 Louisiana

Hunters For The Hungry (Louisiana) Louisiana · checked Sep 18, 2026

“processed at no cost to the hunter” source
“Some processors require the deer and hog to be field dressed” source
“We recommend that you call the processor beforehand and ask about their requirements” source
“hunters may choose to keep the backstrap!” 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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