CWD testing and venison donation in Oregon

Where to get a deer tested, where to look up the result, and where to give venison, from Oregon’s own agency and the programs’ own pages.

Not on the national list of states with CWD found in wild deer, elk or moose Checked Sep 18, 2026

Getting a deer tested Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

From the agency’s page: Testing at ODFW offices, participating processors/taxidermists and check stations; stopping at a CWD check station is mandatory when transporting harvested wildlife.

Ways to get your animal tested for CWD Look up a result

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 Oregon

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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