Wildlife Health - Diseases

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) of Deer, Elk and Moose

CWD is a fatal neurologic disease that has been detected in free-ranging and captive deer, elk, and moose in 30 states and four Canadian provinces. While the disease has not yet been detected in Oregon, it was recently confirmed in deer and elk in western Idaho within 30 miles of Oregon’s border.

What are the symptoms of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

Animals infected with CWD gradually lose body condition (fat and muscle mass), becoming emaciated. They may behave abnormally, displaying a wide stance, staggering gait, or inability to keep their head up with excessive salivation and thirst. The disease is ultimately fatal to all infected animals.More...

Check your CWD test results here

Once your sample is received and submitted to the lab, your result will show as “pending” until the testing is complete. Test results can typically be expected within 3 to 5 weeks. Check back weekly for updated results.

To check test results from your sample, enter your ODFW ID Number, Roadkill Salvage Permit (RSP) Number or Roadkill Transfer Receipt Tag Confirmation Number into the search bar on the right side of this page. For roadkill salvage permit numbers, add “RSP” in front of the number.

Please enter one of the following:

• ODFW ID Number
• Roadkill Salvage Permit Number (enter RSP followed by your permit number)
• Roadkill Transfer Receipt Tag Confirmation Number

ODFW CWD Results. As of 18 May, 2023