CWD testing and venison donation in Montana

Where to get a deer tested, where to look up the result, and where to give venison, from Montana’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 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

From the agency’s page: Voluntary and free: mail self-collected lymph nodes or bring the head to a regional office or sampling station; results are posted online.

Get Your Animal Sampled 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 Montana

Hunters Against Hunger (Montana) Montana · checked Sep 18, 2026

“There are no costs or processing fees for donated meat.” source
“Simply deliver the big game to the nearest participating meat processor” source
“Please note that roadkill will not be accepted.” source
“physical tags will remain with the donated meat” 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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