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County disease record

Lauderdale County, AL.

CWD PositiveEstimated — verify with agencyFIPS 01077

Lauderdale County is among the seeded CWD-positive counties in Alabama. Below is what we have on record from publicly-reported agency sources, plus EHD activity history when available.

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County-level detection records, management zone boundaries, and transport rules can change between hunting seasons. Always cross-reference with Alabama Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries (ADCNR) before relying on this page for hunting decisions.

CWD record for Lauderdale County

Status
CWD Confirmed
First detection
2022
Most recent year on record
2024
Affected wildlife
Whitetail
Transport restrictions
Yes
Mandatory testing
Voluntary / Confirm
2025First detection 2022Most recent 2024
Notes

Lauderdale County appears in publicly-reported Alabama CWD detection records dating to approximately 2022. Verify current detection counts and management zone status with the state agency before relying on this record.

Source: Alabama Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries (ADCNR)

Hunter FAQ — Lauderdale County

Is it safe to eat deer harvested in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County has confirmed CWD. CDC and state wildlife agencies recommend testing harvested deer for CWD before consumption in CWD-positive areas, and not consuming meat from deer that test positive. There is no documented case of CWD transmitting to humans, but the recommendation is precautionary. EHD is a separate concern — meat from EHD-affected deer is safe to consume; EHD does not affect humans.
Are there transport restrictions for harvest taken in Lauderdale County?
Yes — Lauderdale County sits in a CWD-positive area, and Alabama restricts movement of whole carcasses (including brain and spinal tissue) across designated zone boundaries. Verify the current rules with Alabama Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries (ADCNR) before transporting any harvest.
How do I get a deer tested for CWD here?
Most state wildlife agencies offer free or low-cost CWD testing of harvested deer at check stations or sample-drop locations during season. Contact the state agency for current testing locations and turnaround times.
Where does this county data come from?
This page summarizes publicly-reported information from Alabama Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries (ADCNR), the USDA APHIS CWD distribution map, and the National Deer Association EHD tracker. Records flagged "estimated" mean we have not personally verified the specific record against a primary agency report — cross-reference before relying on the data for hunting decisions.

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