In areas with chronic wasting disease, what does the CDC recommend before eating your deer or elk?

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  1. Cook it extra well and eat it
  2. Have it tested before eating
  3. Freeze it for a year first

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References

  1. CDC: About Chronic Wasting Disease www.cdc.gov/chronic-wasting/about/index.html Checked 2026-10-08.
  2. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency: General CWD Information www.tn.gov/twra/hunting/cwd/general-cwd-information.html Checked 2026-10-08.

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