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CWD & EHD by county

Wyoming disease risk map.

CWD PositiveEHD: OccasionalFirst CWD: 1985

Wyoming has had CWD in wild populations since at least 1985. WY G&F runs surveillance across multiple hunt areas. CWD is endemic across significant portions of the state's mule deer and elk range.

Verify with agency

Disease detections, management zones, and transport rules change. Cross-reference this page with Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the USDA APHIS distribution map before relying on it for hunting decisions.

CWD detection timeline

From first publicly-reported detection to the most recent year on record. Verify current detection counts with Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

198519901995200020052010201520202025First detection 1985Most recent 2024

Wyoming county detections

10 counties with seeded CWD records. The agency may have additional positive counties — verify before each hunt.

Seeded detection counties
CountyFIPSFirst / RecentSourceQuality
Converse County560091985 / 2024Agency →Estimated — verify
Albany County560011985 / 2024Agency →Estimated — verify
Carbon County560071990 / 2024Agency →Estimated — verify
Sheridan County560332003 / 2024Agency →Estimated — verify
Sweetwater County560372002 / 2024Agency →Estimated — verify
Park County560292008 / 2024Agency →Estimated — verify
Niobrara County560271986 / 2024Agency →Estimated — verify
Platte County560311995 / 2024Agency →Estimated — verify
Natrona County560252001 / 2024Agency →Estimated — verify
Fremont County560132008 / 2024Agency →Estimated — verify

Carcass transport rules

If hunting in a CWD-positive area, follow your state agency's carcass transport rules — most agencies prohibit moving whole carcasses with brain or spinal tissue across designated zone boundaries. Verify the current rules with your state wildlife agency before transporting any harvest.

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 Wyoming

Wyoming has historically experienced occasional 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 — Wyoming

Is it safe to eat deer harvested in Wyoming?
Wyoming has confirmed CWD. CDC and state wildlife agencies recommend NOT consuming meat from any deer that tests positive for CWD, and recommend testing harvested deer in CWD-positive areas before consumption. There is no documented case of CWD transmitting to humans, but the recommendation is precautionary. EHD is a separate concern — meat from deer that survived EHD or were harvested in an EHD year is safe; EHD does not affect humans.
Are there carcass transport restrictions in Wyoming?
If hunting in a CWD-positive area, follow your state agency's carcass transport rules — most agencies prohibit moving whole carcasses with brain or spinal tissue across designated zone boundaries. Verify the current rules with your state wildlife agency before transporting any harvest.
How do I get a deer tested for CWD in Wyoming?
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.
How often does Wyoming get hit by EHD?
Wyoming historically has occasional EHD activity. EHD outbreaks are weather-driven (hot, dry, midge-heavy late summers) and are not predictable year over year. Refer to your state agency's most recent annual report for current outbreak status.
Where does Wyoming's CWD/EHD data come from?
Disease status on this page is summarized from publicly-reported information from Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the USDA APHIS CWD distribution map, and the National Deer Association EHD tracker. Bield does not generate disease records — we surface what state agencies report. Always verify directly with Wyoming Game and Fish Department before making hunting decisions.
Primary sources

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.