Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was discovered in Georgia in January 2025. CWD is a neurological disease of the brain and central nervous system affecting cervids (deer, elk and moose). It is always fatal and there are no current vaccines or treatments.

Georgia DNR has implemented the state’s CWD Response Plan and established a CWD Management Area (CMA) which includes the county where the positive samples were found and any county touching a 5-mile radius around the location. The current CMA includes Lanier and Berrien counties. 

Working together with all Georgians’ we can manage CWD. Please select a Topic below and review included information to learn more.

WHAT IS CWD?

CWD IN GEORGIA: WHAT TO KNOW

CWD MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSE PLANS

CWD INFO FOR HUNTERS

TESTING INFORMATION

STAY INFORMED ABOUT CWD

Reporting and Questioning

Submit CWD related questions to CWD@dnr.ga.gov

To report a sick deer, contact your regional office on our contact information page.

 

Guidance For Working With Deer

Guidance for Wildlife Rehabilitators on CWD

Guidance for Processors and Taxidermists