CWD/Bovine TB Drop-Off Sites and Carcass Disposal Locations

To help wildlife managers obtain information about CWD prevalence in the province, hunters are asked to drop off heads from deer, elk, moose, and caribou for CWD testing at the following locations (see map below).

PLEASE NOTE: Each self-serve drop-off site contains a kiosk and a chest freezer. Freezer space at high-traffic drop-off locations may be limited early in the hunting season when temperatures are not consistently below -10C and therefore do not allow for heads to be submitted within the kiosk. Prior to dropping off large elk and moose heads at these busy sites, please call ahead to the phone number associated with each kiosk to ensure there is adequate freezer space to allow for drop-off.

Please ensure that you have completed your online submission form at  cwdsk.ca  and obtained a six digit CWD tracking number. The tracking number should be securely attached to the outside of the bag.

Make sure antlers are removed and your head is double bagged.

Results will be available online at  saskatchewan.ca/cwd . Please have a copy of your tracking number available. You will need this number to look up your results. Due to the laboratory processing time needed, it may take roughly four to six weeks for results to become available.

In response to a bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) detection in a cattle herd in eastern Saskatchewan in 2023, the ministry is implementing mandatory surveillance of draw elk harvested in WMZ 37 and elk and white-tailed deer harvested during the regular season in WMZ 48 for 2024-25. Hunters are asked to submit heads for bovine TB testing within one month from the time the animal was harvested. The process to submit a head for bovine TB testing is the same as for CWD testing. Hunters must register online at  cwdsk.ca  and heads can be dropped off at any designated CWD drop-off location (see map below).

Free disposal bins for carcasses, carcass waste, and meat from CWD positive animals are available for hunters in select locations across the province. Deer, elk, and moose carcass waste and meat can be disposed of from September - January.

The movement of CWD-infected carcasses from endemic areas of the province and disposal of carcasses and carcass waste on the landscape poses the risk of environmental contamination and introduction of CWD to new areas. Hunters can help reduce the spread of CWD by properly disposing of carcasses and carcass parts.

Please double bag your carcass prior to disposal. This helps reduce odour and helps keep away scavengers. Additional recommendations and safety information are available at   saskatchewan.ca/cwd .

Designated Landfills are another option available for carcass disposal.

• Designated landfills are engineered to accept CWD contaminated material. Engineered designs, with environmental site assessments and surficial geology examined.
• Provide groundwater protection, leachate control, and have staff to monitor the disposal site.
• Available for hunter drop-off all year round.

Please note: Landfills may charge a fee for carcass disposal and prices are subject to change. Please call ahead and confirm with each landfill prior to dropping off your carcass.