Other ways to get your animal tested for CWD

Field Offices and District Offices

Call an ODFW office in advance to make an appointment as biologists are often in the field. An ODFW biologist will collect a portion of the brainstem or lymph nodes for CWD testing. Keep your deer/elk head cool prior to sampling if possible. Many offices will have collection barrels outside so hunters can submit a head after hours. If dropping a head off after hours;

1. Remove antlers if you wish to keep them
2. Place head in plastic bag
3. Write down ODFW ID number, name, hunt unit and harvest date
4. Attach information to outside of bag.

 Cooperating Taxidermists and Meat Processors

Below is a list of taxidermy and meat processor businesses who have agreed to collect CWD samples from animals they receive from their clients and provide it to ODFW. They offer this as a courtesy service and are under no obligation to collect samples from non-customers.