Exotic CWD-Susceptible Species

• Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) CWD rules apply statewide to harvested exotic CWD susceptible species such as elk, red deer, sika, moose, and reindeer.
• Each calendar year, the owner of any property in Texas is required to have adult mortalities of exotic CWD-susceptible species, including HUNTER-HARVESTED animals, CWD-tested. If the property is located outside a CWD zone, the property owner is responsible for sample submission and costs for CWD tests and must report results to Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). Visit the TAHC website for more information.

For more information, visit the TPWD CWD information page or the TAHC Elk & Deer Health website.