Here you will find an overview of the requirements for keeping and moving farm-raised deer in Wisconsin, including registration, recordkeeping, disease testing, movement and permit requirements.
Basic Facts about Deer Farms in Wisconsin
The following reflects the deer farm industry in Wisconsin as of March 8, 2018:
| Number of registered deer farms in Wisconsin | 376
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| Number of hunting ranches | 64 of the 376 |
| Number of farms enrolled in the CWD herd status program | 173
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| Number of farms with a CWD positive test since 2001 | 19 |
| Number of herds depopulated as a result of a CWD positive | 11 |
Useful Information
List of Registered Deer Farms
List of Registered Hunting Ranches
Map of registered deer farms, past and current CWD positive locations
CWD positives in farm-raised deer
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
United States Geological Survey
Certified USDA laboratories
Deer Keeper Organizations
Whitetails of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Commercial Deer and Elk Farmer’s Association
Reindeer Owners and Breeders Association
North American Elk Breeder Association
