Kentucky is experiencing an outbreak of Hemorrhagic Disease in White-tailed Deer

Hemorrhagic Disease Update (9/22/25)
Kentucky is experiencing an outbreak of HD in white-tailed deer. As of 9/22/25:

– 553 reports statewide, affecting 94 counties
– 1,074 deer reported sick or dead
– 32 samples submitted; 19 positive, 11 pending

If you encounter a sick or dead deer, please report it using our online reporting tool (link below). Our website is regularly updated with maps and outbreak info.

In some cases, if a deer is found in good enough condition to provide a viable sample, a biologist may contact you and come out to collect it. While many deer are not suitable for testing, every report helps biologists better track and understand this year’s outbreak.