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County disease record

Polk County, MO.

CWD PositiveEstimated — verify with agencyFIPS 29167

Polk County is among the seeded CWD-positive counties in Missouri. 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 Missouri Department of Conservation before relying on this page for hunting decisions.

CWD record for Polk County

Status
CWD Confirmed
First detection
2018
Most recent year on record
2024
Affected wildlife
Whitetail
Transport restrictions
Yes
Mandatory testing
Voluntary / Confirm
20202025First detection 2018Most recent 2024
Notes

Polk County appears in publicly-reported Missouri CWD detection records dating to approximately 2018. Verify current detection counts and management zone status with the state agency before relying on this record.

Source: Missouri Department of Conservation

Hunter FAQ — Polk County

Is it safe to eat deer harvested in Polk County?
Polk 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 Polk County?
Yes — Polk County sits in a CWD-positive area, and Missouri restricts movement of whole carcasses (including brain and spinal tissue) across designated zone boundaries. Verify the current rules with Missouri Department of Conservation 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 Missouri Department of Conservation, 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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