CWD testing and venison donation in Wyoming

Where to get a deer tested, where to look up the result, and where to give venison, from Wyoming’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 Wyoming Game and Fish Department

From the agency’s page: No charge for Wyoming-harvested animals tested by the WGFD Wildlife Health Lab; results appear in your sportsperson's account and no notification is sent.

Chronic Wasting Disease Testing 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 Wyoming

Food from the Field (Wyoming Hunger Initiative) Wyoming · checked Sep 18, 2026

“donating all or part of their meat to participating local processors” source
“We invite hunters to make a financial contribution to cover the cost of processing” source
“Wyoming Hunger Initiative will cover the remaining cost.” source
“All deer and elk undergo appropriate chronic wasting disease testing” source

CWD: Wyoming Game and Fish says all donated deer and elk get CWD testing before they enter the food bank system. The program page links WGFD CWD sampling instructions.

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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