Indiana disease risk map.
Indiana has no documented wild CWD detections to date despite sharing borders with multiple positive states (Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky). IN DNR runs ongoing surveillance via hunter-harvest sampling. Indiana has an active EHD history with periodic outbreaks.
Disease detections, management zones, and transport rules change. Cross-reference this page with Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife and the USDA APHIS distribution map before relying on it for hunting decisions.
Indiana county detections
0 counties with seeded CWD records. The agency may have additional positive counties — verify before each hunt.
No county-level CWD detections currently seeded for Indiana in our database. This is not the same as no detections existing — always cross-reference with the state wildlife agency and the USDA APHIS distribution map for current data.
Carcass transport rules
No statewide carcass transport restrictions for CWD currently apply since the state has no detections to date. Confirm the latest rules with your state wildlife agency before transporting harvest from out of state.
CWD testing
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.
EHD activity in Indiana
Indiana has historically experienced frequent EHD activity. EHD is a viral disease transmitted by Culicoides midges and is not transmissible to humans — meat from EHD-affected deer is safe to consume per state agency guidance. Outbreak years correlate with hot, dry conditions; localized die-offs can reduce hunting opportunity for a season but do not persist year to year the way CWD does.
Hunter FAQ — Indiana
Is it safe to eat deer harvested in Indiana?
Are there carcass transport restrictions in Indiana?
How do I get a deer tested for CWD in Indiana?
How often does Indiana get hit by EHD?
Where does Indiana's CWD/EHD data come from?
- Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife — CWD →
- Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife — EHD →
- USDA APHIS CWD Distribution Map →
- National Deer Association EHD Tracker →
Disease information is summarized for hunter awareness only. Always cross-reference with the state agency for legal, regulatory, and current-detection data.
Track herd health on your land.
Statewide disease maps tell you what to expect in general. Bield: Hunt logs every sick or recovered deer you find on your specific property — and surfaces patterns across seasons that would otherwise live in your camera roll and your memory.