SPRINGFIELD – Hunters are reminded about locations where deer can be tested for chronic wasting disease, or CWD. The free of charge service through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources allows hunter-harvested deer to be tracked for wildlife biologists to monitor the distribution of CWD throughout the state. More information can be found on the Hunt Illinois app.
Ogle County
CWD Head Drop-Off Stations:
Castle Rock State Park, 1365 West Castle Road, Oregon, IL — M-Sun
Lowden State Park, 1411 North River Road, Oregon, IL — M-Sun
Lee County
CWD Head Drop-Off Stations:
Franklin Creek State Natural Area, 1872 Twist Road, Franklin Grove, IL — M-Sun
Green River State Wildlife Area, 375 Game Road, Harmon, IL — M-Sun
DeKalb County
CWD Head Drop-Off Stations:
Shabbona Lake State Park, 4201 Shabbona Grove Road, Shabbona, IL — M-Sun
Kishwaukee River State Fish & Wildlife Area, Kirkland, IL (adjacent to Potowatomi Woods Forest Preserve, at self-check station) — M-Sun