Chronic Wasting Disease and Deer Hunting MAKE A PLAN Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has big impacts where it occurs-on the health of the deer population and on your hunting experience. Here's how you can help: 1 2 Know your deer permit area (DPA) number Look in the hunting regulations or online to find the DPA of your hunt location: mndnr.gov/deerhunt Find out if mandatory CWD sampling or other special CWD regulations impact your DPA The date and location of your hunt will affect requirements and options. Regulations could impact carcass movement and disposal, trophy deer preparation, meat processing and other aspects of your hunt. Make a plan 3 Read the full regulations and sampling options for your DPA to determine what you will need and want to do with your deer. You may need to change your traditional steps. At a Glance: CWD and Deer Hunting 2023 CWD Management Zone: Mandatory sampling for deer harvested Nov. 4-5. Carcass movement restrictions apply. Feeding and attractant bans may apply. CWD Surveillance Zone: Mandatory sampling for deer harvested Nov. 4-5. Feeding and attractant bans may apply. Sampling optional but available. Feeding and attractant bans may apply. Check for details and make a plan: . Check the DNR website leading up to your hunt to find detailed requirements and the most up-to-date sampling options for your area. Sampling options vary by date and location. In mandatory sampling areas (orange and gray) on Nov. 4-5, . deer must be sampled within 24 hours of harvest. Staffed sampling stations will be open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Nov. 4-6. Check online for other sampling options. Scan to find your DPA and plan your hunt Check online for your DPA's full regulations or call the DNR Info Center with questions: mndnr.gov/deerhunt 888-MINNDNR or 651-296-6157 ©2023 Minnesota DNR, An equal opportunity provider. 260 261 201 441 154 263 264 101 257 265 684 259 m DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 110 197 604 200 141 342 645 246 149 FAW 0045 24 Chronic Wasting Disease and Deer Hunting MAKE A PLAN Chronic wasting disease ( CWD ) has big impacts where it occurs - on the health of the deer population and on your hunting experience . Here's how you can help : 1 2 Know your deer permit area ( DPA ) number Look in the hunting regulations or online to find the DPA of your hunt location : mndnr.gov/deerhunt Find out if mandatory CWD sampling or other special CWD regulations impact your DPA The date and location of your hunt will affect requirements and options . Regulations could impact carcass movement and disposal , trophy deer preparation , meat processing and other aspects of your hunt . Make a plan 3 Read the full regulations and sampling options for your DPA to determine what you will need and want to do with your deer . You may need to change your traditional steps . At a Glance : CWD and Deer Hunting 2023 CWD Management Zone : Mandatory sampling for deer harvested Nov. 4-5 . Carcass movement restrictions apply . Feeding and attractant bans may apply . CWD Surveillance Zone : Mandatory sampling for deer harvested Nov. 4-5 . Feeding and attractant bans may apply . Sampling optional but available . Feeding and attractant bans may apply . Check for details and make a plan : . Check the DNR website leading up to your hunt to find detailed requirements and the most up - to - date sampling options for your area . Sampling options vary by date and location . In mandatory sampling areas ( orange and gray ) on Nov. 4-5 , . deer must be sampled within 24 hours of harvest . Staffed sampling stations will be open 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Nov. 4-6 . Check online for other sampling options . Scan to find your DPA and plan your hunt Check online for your DPA's full regulations or call the DNR Info Center with questions : mndnr.gov/deerhunt 888 - MINNDNR or 651-296-6157 © 2023 Minnesota DNR , An equal opportunity provider . 260 261 201 441 154 263 264 101 257 265 684 259 m DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 110 197 604 200 141 342 645 246 149 FAW 0045 24