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CWD Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Please contact our Information Center at 1-800-858-1549 or Info.Center@ky.gov if you have any questions not answered below.

Protect KY Deer and Elk From CWD​

Kentuckians can help prevent the spread of CWD in the state by reporting sick or abnormal-behaving deer. Reports can be made by the following:

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CALL Kentucky Fish and Wildlife at 1-800-858-1549 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) on weekdays.
​​​​​ ​​​CONTACT your area’s regional biologist.
​​​​​ SUBMIT observations online via our Sick or Dead Deer Reporting Application.​

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​​​​​​​​​​​​General Questions​

What is Chronic​ Wasting Disease (CWD)?  

CWD is a fatal brain disease caused by abnormal proteins called prions. This disease affects members of the cervid family. Cervids include deer, elk, moose and caribou.

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​Guarding Against CWD

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