Who to call by state
Connecticut
In Connecticut, dead animals on state highways are routed to CTDOT, while local-road roadkill is usually handled by the municipality rather than a county. That matters because Connecticut has no county government, and DEEP is the main state contact for dead birds and distressed wildlife.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- Report on a state road
- Official page →
- Road-killed deer salvage
- Connecticut allows a resident to keep a deer killed by a motor-vehicle collision only after inspection by local police, state police, or a conservation officer and issuance of a Wildlife Kill Incident Report (WKIR) or electronic WKIR confirmation number.
- Report dead birds or sick wildlife
- Official page →
Official resources in Connecticut
Explains that animal remains on a state road or highway can be reported through CTDOT’s form.
Online form CTDOT uses for issues on state roads, including animal remains.
Gives Connecticut-specific disposal and reporting guidance for dead animals on private property, local roads, and state roads.
Lists where to report dead birds, distressed wildlife, and other environmental problems in Connecticut.
Explains what residents should do with sick, injured, orphaned, or potentially rabid wildlife.
Key facts for Connecticut
- CTDOT says animal remains on state roads and highways should be reported through its online form. [CTDOT FAQ]
- DEEP says roadkill on local roadways is generally removed by the municipal public works department or animal control officer. [What Do I Do With?]
- Connecticut has no county government, so counties are not the usual roadkill-removal contact. [CT Government]
- A vehicle-killed deer may become the driver’s or another person’s property only after police, state police, or a conservation officer inspects it and issues a WKIR. [CGS Chapter 490]
- Connecticut regulations say you may not transport a vehicle-killed deer without a wildlife transportation permit, defined as the WKIR form or electronic WKIR confirmation number. [RCSA 26-57-2]
- DEEP says to report dead birds in the Wild Bird Mortality Database; if more than five die in one place, also call Wildlife Division. [Reporting Environmental Problems]
What to do next
- If the animal is on a state highway or state road, submit CTDOT’s online issue form rather than calling a town department first.
- If the animal is on a town or city street, contact your municipal public works department or animal control officer; DEEP says towns usually handle local-road roadkill.
- If you want to keep a road-killed deer, do not move it first; wait for law enforcement or a conservation officer so the required WKIR can be issued.
Helpful guides
- Who removes dead animals on roads?
- Dead animal on private property: whose job is it?
- Dead deer removal: roads, yards and salvage permits
- Dead animal under a house or in a wall: finding it and the smell