Deer, Elk, & Cervid Movement

Movement Alert: New World Screwworm (NWS) has been identified in the southern U.S. It has not been identified in Wisconsin. In response to cases of NWS​ in other states, Wisconsin has additional requirements for warm-blooded animals moving from states with active NWS infested zones. Visit the NWS we​bsite for additional information on movement requirements and resources.​​

​​​​​​​​​Cervids may be imported to Wisconsin from states with USDA CWD Herd Certification Status​: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, and West Virginia.

Note to Wisconsin producers: If you are obtaining cervids from a herd that is not accredited TB or certified brucellosis-free, contact the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) prior to moving animals into your farm-raised deer herd as additional testing may be required in order to maintain your tuberculosis and/or brucellosis herd status.​

Exporting Deer and Other Cervids From Wisconsin

Wisconsin ​does not have specific export requirements for cervids. Please contact the state or nation of destination to learn the import requirements.

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