If you plan to hunt deer, elk, or moose in the following states or provinces, there are rules (WAC 220-413-030) regulating how you can bring your meat and trophies home:
Arkansas
Colorado
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alberta, Canada
Saskatchewan, Canada
Extensive information regarding all aspects of CWD can be found at the CWD Alliance website, including a comprehensive FAQ and list of CWD Regulations by State and Province.
To reduce the risk of spreading CWD, If you harvest deer, elk, or moose in these states or provinces only the following items may be imported to Washington:
Meat that has been de-boned in the state or province where it was harvested and is imported as boned-out meat.
Skulls and antlers, antlers attached to the skull plate, or upper canine teeth (bugler, whistlers, ivories) from which all soft tissue has been removed.
Hides or capes without heads attached.
Tissue imported for use by a diagnostic or research laboratory.
Finished taxidermy mounts.
Violation of this rule is a gross misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of a $5,000 fine or one year in jail (RCW 77.15.290).