The province is reminding hunters to get their animals tested for chronic wasting disease. 84 cases have already been identified in the province this year. CWD is a fatal infectious central nervous system disease in deer, elk, moose and caribou that has no known cure. The information connected through heed submissions buy hunters is vital to understanding how the disease is impacting cervid populations it the province. Free testing is available for all cervid species harvest in any wildlife management zone in the province.

Although no human case of CWD ha ever been identifies, the province recommends that hunters avoid eating the meat until they receive their test results. And, hunters are urged not to eat o distribute meat for human consumption from animals that are found to be CWD-positive.

The last day to drop off animal heads is January 21st.

For a complete list of drop-off sites and information on how to submit a sample for testing, go here.