Carcass Disposal
Parts of a deer carcass that are not kept or provided to a taxidermist, processor, or tanner must be disposed of in trash that is dumped in a sanitary landfill or left on the property where the deer was harvested. You must Telecheck your deer before transporting it (or its parts) out of the county where it was harvested or by 10 p.m. on the day of harvest, whichever comes first.
Mandatory Sampling
During Nov. 14-15, hunters who harvest a deer in select counties (see mandatory CWD sampling map) must take the deer (or its head) on the day of harvest to a mandatory CWD sampling station. Mandatory sampling allows MDC to monitor the spread of CWD and identify new areas of infection as quickly as possible. This allows MDC to implement management practices that slow the spread of CWD and protect Missouri’s deer population.
Feeding and Mineral Prohibition
The use of grain, salt products, minerals, and other consumable products used to attract deer is prohibited year-round in counties within 10 miles of where CWD has been found. Because CWD can be spread by direct contact between deer, providing feed and minerals for deer where CWD has been found can lead to close contact and promote the spread of CWD. Deer in Missouri do not need supplemental feed and minerals to be healthy.