Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

DNR Adopts New Regulations Regarding
Chronic Wasting Disease Management in Allegany County

Cooperating taxidermists approved to handle deer from the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Area (CWDMA) in Allegany County:

The following taxidermists are approved to possess and preserve, mount or tan deer carcasses or deer parts taken from within Maryland’s CWDMA. This provision provides an opportunity for hunters harvesting deer within Maryland’s CWDMA to transport carcasses or other deer parts directly to one of these approved taxidermists for taxidermy services or for preparation for transport to another taxidermist. The following Authorized Taxidermists will work closely with DNR to ensure the proper disposal of any waste remaining after an item is mounted.

Allegany County

From The Woods To The Wall Taxidermy
10714 Tisdale Street
Frostburg, MD 21532
301-268-5610
Contact: Ron Weimer

Frederick County

Kline’s Taxidermy
3933 Forrest School Road
Smithsburg, MD 21783
info@klinestaxidermy.com
301-416-0201
Contact: Meran Kline

Washington County

Fairview Wildlife Studio
16409 Fairview Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
fairviewwildlife@nfis.com
800-460-1568
Contact: Wayne Smith

Deer ‘leg quarters’ may now be removed from the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Area (CWDMA)

Hunters who harvest a deer in the CWDMA may now transport ‘leg quarters’ outside the CWDMA. Leg quarters could include the bones, meat and hide of the legs, but no portion of the spinal column may be attached. Previously, only deboned meat was allowed to be transported outside the CWDMA. This change is intended to make it easier for hunters in the field while still meeting the basic requirements of avoiding the high risk areas of the carcass.

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