Remove head leaving 4-6 inchesof neck attachedto the head.

CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE (CWD)SAMPLE COLLECTION PROCEDURES

1. Remove head from carcass, leaving 4-6 inches of neck attached to head.

2. Remove antlers from bucks – antlers can be removed with skull plate or the antlers can be removed at the base of each antler.

3. Place head in the provided plastic bag and tie bag closed.

4. Complete all sections of the Biological Sample Tag.

5. Remove and retain receipt portion of Biological Sample Tag.

6. Attach upper portion of Biological Sample Tag to plastic bag containing the deer head using a zip tie.

7. PLACE TAGGED BAG CONTAINING DEER HEAD IN FREEZER.

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Results will be emailed when received from diagnostic lab. Typical return time for results is a minimum of 3-4 weeks. If you have not received results withinthe typical time frame, call 334-242-3469 to inquire.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Complete all information on the tag.

Attach tag to the outside of the sample bag. Take the

biological sample receipt at the bottom of tag.

(Please Print)

Date: _____________________________ BUCK or DOE

Game Check

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Phone Number: ( ________ ) ________________________

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Harvest Location (Coordinates/Address and County):

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Name of Sample Collector

Age of Deer: ______________

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BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE RECEIPT

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For more information call the Alabama Division of

Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries at (334) 242-3469.

Visit our website: www.outdooralabama.com/

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Harvest Location (Coordinates/Address and County):

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Attach upper portion of Biological Sample Tag to

plastic bag containing the deer head using a zip tie.

ALABAMA DIVISION OF WILDLIFE AND FRESHWATER FISHERIES

Complete all sections of the

BiologicalSample Tag.

Removal of antlersat the base of antlers.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete all information on the tag.

Attach tag to the outside of the sample bag. Take the

biological sample receipt at the bottom of tag.

(Please Print)

Date: _____________________________ BUCK or DOE

Game Check

________________________________

Name: ____________________________________________

Phone Number: ( ________ ) ________________________

E-mail: ____________________________________________

Harvest Location (Coordinates/Address and County):

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BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE TAG

(For Biologist Use Only)

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Name of Sample CollectorAge of Deer: ______________

NO. 100000

(CIRCLE ONE)

BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE RECEIPTNO. 100000

For more information call the Alabama Division of

Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries at (334) 242-3469.

Visit our website: www.outdooralabama.com/

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Date:_____________________________ BUCK or DOE

Harvest Location (Coordinates/Address and County):

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Name: ____________________________________________

(CIRCLE ONE)

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Removal of antlerswith skull plate.

Place head in plastic bag and tie bag closed.

Place head in plastic bag and tie bag closed.