Hunters who illegally transport deer or elk carcasses into Kentucky from states infected with chronic wasting disease risk prosecution. Hunters must not bring in whole carcasses for taxidermists or processing. CWD is a contagious and fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, and other cervids native to North America. The disease has been detected in 24 states, including Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Kentucky, which does not have the disease in its animals, prohibits the importation of whole carcasses or high-risk parts such as brain, spinal cord, eyes, and lymphoid tissues from deer or elk killed in CWD infected areas. Deboned meat, hindquarters, clean skulls, hides, and finished taxidermy products are acceptable.