where a deer head with 5 inches of neck can be dropped off; cooperating partners that can collect the head for sampling; at-home lymph node extraction kits; and appointments with DNR staff.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission affirmed Chronic Wasting Disease primary and secondary surveillance areas for North Carolina’s 2025-26 deer hunting season, effective immediately.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has affirmed Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) primary and secondary surveillance areas for North Carolina’s ...