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2023 CWD testing goals and results

Complex map of Michigan showing various CWD monitoring and testing locations, as well as monitoring history. For assistance, please call 517-284-9453.

This table represents the CWD testing summary of deer harvested/collected in 2023. Totals reflected in this update, current as of 02/02/2024, only include those with final test results. Deer with pending results are not included in these totals.

Zone/County Goal Total Tested # Positive
Antrim 425 195 0
Benzie 201 69 0
Charlevoix 405 186 0
Emmet 405 108 0
Grand Traverse 513 108 0
Hillsdale 175 178 0
Isabella 306 494 2
Kalkaska 425 38 0
Lake 442 97 0
Leelanau 384 116 0
Manistee 502 213 0
Missaukee 119 42 0
Osceola 190 238 0
Wexford 392 103 0
Z - Total 4884 2185 2

Total tested and number of positives

Area Total Tested # Positive
Remainder of State* 1928 9
Statewide Total for 2023** 4113 11

*These positive deer came from Gratiot (4), Jackson (1), Midland (1) and Ogemaw (1) counties.

**Certain deer are not included (e.g., insufficient samples, fawns, missing gender/age) with those included, statewide total = 4,155