There are three ways you can have your deer or elk harvest sampled for CWD testing. One of the ways is at a CDFW office or sampling station. All you need to do is bring the harvest, or head with about 4-6 inches of neck. If you intend to taxidermy your harvest, it should be caped out prior to having the samples collected. You can find information such operating times and locations and the other methods for sampling your harvest for CWD by visiting wildlife.ca.gov/CWD. Enjoy hunting, and please d

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