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​Harvesting a deer in Kentucky could be especially rewarding for hunters this season.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is inviting hunters statewide to submit samples from legally harvested and telechecked deer for a chance to win one of five regional prizes. The “Shoot for Samples” Regional Giveaway runs through Jan. 20, 2025, and aims to support Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s efforts to collect more samples for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing as part of its ongoing monitoring of the state’s wild deer population.​​​