Hunters who harvest a deer from counties in the CWD Management Zone during Nov. 13 or 14, must take their deer — or just the head — on the day of harvest to a CWD sampling station.
The counties for mandatory sampling are Adair, Barry, Camden, Cedar, Chariton, Christian, Clark, Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Hickory, Howell, Jefferson, Knox, Laclede, Linn, Macon, McDonald, Mercer, Oregon, Ozark, Perry, Polk, Pulaski, Putnam, St. Charles, St. Clair, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stone, Sullivan, Taney, Warren and Washington.
Hunters are reminded to follow carcass transportation regulations when traveling to CWD sampling stations.
Sampling stations are open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Before visiting the sampling stations hunters should field dress and Telecheck their deer before arrival. Hunters can bring the carcass or just the head with at least 6 inches of the neck attached. It is OK to remove the cape before arriving at the sampling station.
The person who harvested the deer must be present and be prepared to provide your Conservation Number and point out the location of harvest on a map. If using a paper permit, have it detached from the deer for easy access. If using the MO Hunting app, have the permit and Telecheck information readily available. Also, position the deer in your vehicle with the head and neck accessible.
To view a map of the 2021 mandatory sampling stations, click here.