CWD testing and venison donation in Michigan

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

From the agency’s page: Free testing through DNR drop boxes in focus counties or free self-sample mail kits elsewhere; a harvest report must be completed first.

CWD testing 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 Michigan

Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger Michigan · checked Sep 18, 2026

“Bring your field-dressed deer to any participating MSAH processor.” source
“there’s no cost to you” source
“MSAH only accepts whole deer donations at participating processors.” source
“MSAH covers all processing costs through donor funding.” 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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