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The CWD sample total and samples by county reflect those collected from July 1, 2019 through today.
All samples have been from hunter-harvested, reported sick, and road-killed deer. MDWFP thanks all hunters that submit
samples during hunting season. Please continue to submit samples!
Total Positives (Since February 2018) - 134
Sample Year 2024
| County | CWD Positive Detected / Suspected Positive |
|---|---|
| ALCORN COUNTY | 4 |
| BENTON COUNTY | 54 |
| CLAIBORNE COUNTY | 1 |
| DESOTO COUNTY | 2 |
| HARRISON COUNTY | 1 |
| ISSAQUENA COUNTY | 1 |
| LAFAYETTE COUNTY | 1 |
| MARSHALL COUNTY | 38 |
| TATE COUNTY | 1 |
| TIPPAH COUNTY | 3 |
| TISHOMINGO COUNTY | 1 |
| WARREN COUNTY | 3 |
Sample Year 2023
| County | CWD Positive Detected / Suspected Positive |
|---|---|
| Alcorn | 6 |
| Benton | 98 |
| Claiborne | 1 |
| Desoto | 1 |
| Issaquena | 1 |
| Marshall | 68 |
| Tippah | 4 |
| Tishomingo | 1 |
| Tunica | 1 |
| Warren | 5 |
Sample Year 2022
| County | CWD Positive Detected / Suspected Positive |
|---|---|
| Alcorn | 6 |
| Benton | 28 |
| Marshall | 13 |
| Tippah | 4 |
| Warren | 5 |
Sample Year 2021
| County | CWD Positive Detected / Suspected Positive |
|---|---|
| Alcorn | 6 |
| Benton | 22 |
| Marshall | 4 |
| Tippah | 1 |
Sample Year 2020
| County | CWD Positive Detected / Suspected Positive |
|---|---|
| Benton | 26 |
| Marshall | 9 |
Sample Year 2019
| County | CWD Positive Detected / Suspected Positive |
|---|---|
| Benton | 7 |
| Issaquena | 1 |
| Marshall | 7 |
| Panola | 1 |
| Pontotoc | 1 |
| Tallahatchie | 1 |