Chronic Wasting Disease Positive Detections - 2024-2025 - CDFW [ds3183]

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has detected Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) within the state and is working diligently to monitor and manage the presence of the disease within the state’s wildlife populations. Surveillance methods include targeted testing of harvested animals, monitoring of roadkill, and mandatory reporting of sick or unusual-looking animals. Updates will be uploaded as soon as they are available.

This data is associated with the following layers:

• Chronic Wasting Disease Sampling Stations - 2025 - CDFW [ds3154] (https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/bios6/?al=3154),

• Participating Meat Processors and Taxidermists - 2025 - CDFW [ds3155] (https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/bios6/?al=3155),

• Chronic Wasting Disease Sampling Stations - 2023-2024 - CDFW [ds3182] (https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/bios6/?al=3182),

• Participating Meat Processors and Taxidermists - 2023-2024 - CDFW [ds3188] (https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/bios6/?al=3188),

• Approved Deer Carcass Disposal Sites - CDFW [ds3156] (https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/bios6/?al=3156).

These layers include CWD Testing Sites, Participating Meat Processors and Taxidermists (MPT), Carcass Disposal Sites, and comprehensive data on CWD surveillance spanning from 1999 to 2025. This compilation of layers provides a comprehensive view of CWD-related activities, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning for wildlife management and disease prevention efforts. For more information please visit: https://wildlife.ca.gov/CWD.