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Missouri hunters in 35 counties must have their deer tested for chronic wasting disease during the opening weekend of firearms season.

Chronic Wasting Disease is a fatal neurological illness found in deer, and while no human cases are reported, studies suggest a potential risk.

Hunters can bring either the whole deer or just the head with at least six inches of neck attached to a sampling station.

Those hunting deer this weekend in several mid-Missouri counties will be required to bring their harvest to a sampling station to test the deer for chronic wasting disease.

CWD is a deadly neurological illness that affects deer, elk, moose and other members of the deer family caused by misfolded natural proteins called prions resulting in brain cell deterioration, accordi

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