Out-of-State Harvest: Carcass Movement Restrictions

No CWD-susceptible species carcasses or parts of carcasses can enter Texas from a state or country known to have CWD except:

  • Cut quarters with all brain and spinal cord tissue removed
  • Deboned meat
  • Out of state carcasses must be accompanied by an appropriate tag or permit
  • Caped hides with skull not attached
  • Skull plate with antlers attached and cleaned of all soft tissue
  • Finished taxidermy products
  • Hunters bringing intact deer heads into Texas from a state or country with CWD should have a Deer Head Waiver form (PWD 1410) to transport the head.