New Georgia Cases of Chronic Wasting Disease

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division has identified four additional positive Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test results in and around the CWD Management Area. The results included the first detection in Coffee County, as well as a detection near the Cook County line, resulting in both counties being added to the CWD Management Area (CMA).

The preliminary four detections include:

• Berrien County: An adult buck harvested Oct. 18, 2026.
• Lanier County: An adult buck harvested Oct. 21, 2026.
• Coffee County: An adult doe harvested on Oct. 31, 2026.
• Lanier County: A yearling buck harvested Nov. 1, 2026.

Hunters are encouraged to help monitor the spread of CWD by submitting harvested deer for testing. Testing is free.

For questions feel free to contact our Deer Management team at CWD@dnr.ga.gov.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:

• Chronic Wasting Disease
• Testing Locations and Information