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.

The majority of farm-raised cervidae in Missouri are either Rocky Mountain elk, considered livestock which fall under the regulations of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, or White-tailed deer, wildlife, which fall under the regulations of the Missouri Department of Conservation.

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, and moose sold, traded, exchanged, leased, donated, relinquished or otherwise involved in a change of ownership contact the Division of Animal Health at (573) 751-4359, or e-mail Sally.Martin@mda.mo.gov.