Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) SURVEILLANCE AREAS AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS
CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE is a nervous system disease in deer that can cause population declines. It is a serious threat to North Carolina’s white-tailed deer herd and hunting traditions.
DEER WITH CWD… • Die within 2 years of infection • Look healthy for 16+ months
WHAT CAN I DO? • Follow N.C.’s deer carcass importation rules • Properly dispose of bones, hides, and other deer parts • Submit your deer’s head for CWD testing • Report sick deer to 866-318-2401
before appearing sick • Spread the disease to other deer • Should not be eaten
ncwildlife.gov/CWD
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North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting & Trapping Regulations
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