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Please participate in the 2009 CWD testing program if you harvest deer in WMUs
11B, 12A, 12B, 13 or 14 in northwestern Ontario; in WMU 28 in northeastern Ontario; in WMUs 64A, 64B, 65, 66A or 66B in southeastern Ontario; or in WMUs 76A, 76B, 76C, 76D, 77A, 77B, 77C, 78B, 78C, 78D, 78E, 81A or 81B in southcentral Ontario.
Hunting Outside Ontario
More Information
- What is Chronic Wasting Disease?
- Causes and Symptoms of Chronic Wasting Disease
- Chronic Wasting Disease and Human Health
- CWD Testing in Ontario
- 2009 CWD Testing Locations
- Chronic Wasting Disease Test Results
- Suggestions for Deer Hunters
- Hunting Outside Ontario
- Suspect a Deer Has Chronic Wasting Disease?
- Ontario's CWD Surveillance & Response Plan
- Regulation to Minimize Risk of CWD Entering Ontario
If you plan to travel outside of Ontario to hunt deer or elk, you are advised to check with state or provincial wildlife authorities in the area before travelling, to determine if there are import/export and disease testing requirements for harvested animals and their parts or products.
In addition, hunters hunting outside Ontario in areas where CWD is found should inquire about the practices for handling meat recommended by the jurisdiction in which they will be hunting.
Be aware that some states and provinces may have restrictions on transporting deer and elk in or out of the jurisdiction even if Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has not been detected in that area.
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Last Modified: July 15, 2009