WRD is working with taxidermists and processors around the state to sample deer at no cost to hunters. 

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Who Should Get Their Deer Tested?

• Inside CMA (Berrien/Lanier counties) Guidance (needs development)
  • If you hunt inside the CMA (Berrien and Lanier Counties), testing is strongly encouraged. Hunters can help by using participating deer processors or taxidermists or by submitting the deer’s head, with at least four inches of neck, at any self-serve CWD sampling site. WRD will directly contact the hunter if a deer tests positive.
• Outside CMA (Berrien/Lanier counties) Guidance (needs development)
  • If you hunt outside of the CMA, it is not necessary to have your deer tested. However, DNR has established relationships with taxidermists and processors around the state to collect samples for hunters that would like their deer tested. DNR will directly contact the hunter if a deer tests positive.