CWD testing and venison donation in Texas

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

From the agency’s page: Voluntary check stations and drop boxes; testing is free and results take about two weeks.

CWD Information for Hunters 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 Texas

Hunters for the Hungry (Feeding Texas) Texas · checked Sep 18, 2026

“donate your legally tagged, field-dressed deer to participating meat processors” source
“There is no cost to you!” source
“Hunters for the Hungry is not able to accept donations of feral hog.” source

The program’s page

Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry National · checked Sep 18, 2026

“Donate deer, elk, or livestock at our participating butchers!” source
“We recommend contacting butchers ahead of time to confirm current participation” source
“all processing costs are paid for by the program depending on available funding” 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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