Captive Deer & Elk (Cervids) in Missouri

Captive Cervids: Elk, elk-hybrids, red deer, roe deer, sika deer, white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose, and related species in the Cervidae family, raised under confinement or agricultural conditions for the production of meat or other agricultural products or for sport or exhibition, and free-ranging cervidae when they are captured for any purpose.

For information concerning health requirements governing the admission of CWD status herds of Elk, elk-hybrids, red deer, roe deer, sika deer, white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose, and related species in the Cervidae family, sold, traded, exchanged, leased, donated, relinquished or otherwise involved in a change of ownership contact the Division of Animal Health at (573) 751-3377, or e-mail Animal.Health@mda.mo.gov.