CWD testing and venison donation in Mississippi

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

From the agency’s page: Freezer drop-off sites and participating taxidermists; hunters are notified only if CWD is detected but can check status online by sample number.

CWD Sample Collection and Drop-Off Locations 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 Mississippi

Hunter's Harvest (Mississippi Wildlife Federation) Mississippi · checked Sep 18, 2026

“If you do not see a processor in your county, please contact us” 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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