Who to call by state
Nevada
In Nevada, dead animals on state-maintained highways go through NDOT’s general customer-service/contact channels; I did not find a Nevada-only dedicated roadkill webform on NDOT’s site. On local roads, responsibility commonly shifts to county or city animal services/public works, and NDOW also maintains a statewide form for sick or dead wildlife reports. ([dot.nv.gov](https://www.dot.nv.gov/doing-business/news/news-releases/communications?utm_source=openai))
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- Road-killed deer salvage
- Yes, Nevada law now requires NDOW salvage permits for wildlife killed in vehicle collisions or other incidental events, and NDOW’s 2026 posted salvage-permit proposal says a salvager must document the animal before leaving and surrender the skull/antlers to NDOW within 48 hours; I did not find a final public-facing permit page to confirm the live application process. ([leg.state.nv.us](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-501.html?utm_source=openai))
- Report dead birds or sick wildlife
- Official page →
Official resources in Nevada
NDOT publishes statewide general contact information for public questions or concerns, including its main phone number and email. ([dot.nv.gov](https://www.dot.nv.gov/doing-business/news/news-releases/media-contacts?utm_source=openai))
NDOT says Customer Service is the main statewide intake point for public inquiries and forwards them to the appropriate district office. ([dot.nv.gov](https://www.dot.nv.gov/doing-business/news/news-releases/communications?utm_source=openai))
Use this NDOW reporting form for wildlife that appears sick or has died from illness, including dead birds or unusual wildlife mortality. ([survey123.arcgis.com](https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/56bc1a51a9ab46f09ef25c73a2b7069c))
Example county page showing local animal services remove deceased stray domestic animals and small wildlife from county roadways. ([washoecounty.gov](https://www.washoecounty.gov/animal/field_services/dead_animal.php?utm_source=openai))
Example county reporting portal that routes animal-control issues for local roads and neighborhoods. ([clarkcountynv.gov](https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/residents/fixit-clark-county?utm_source=openai))
Key facts for Nevada
- NDOT Customer Service is NDOT’s main statewide point for public inquiries and forwards concerns to district offices. ([dot.nv.gov](https://www.dot.nv.gov/doing-business/news/news-releases/communications?utm_source=openai))
- NDOT publishes general public contact info at 775-888-7000 and info@dot.nv.gov. ([dot.nv.gov](https://www.dot.nv.gov/doing-business/news/news-releases/media-contacts?utm_source=openai))
- Washoe County Regional Animal Services removes deceased stray domestic animals and small wildlife from Washoe County roadways. ([washoecounty.gov](https://www.washoecounty.gov/animal/field_services/dead_animal.php?utm_source=openai))
- NDOW says if a deceased deer is on the roadside, the road-maintenance agency is responsible for removal. ([ndow.org](https://www.ndow.org/blog/living-with-mule-deer/?utm_source=openai))
- Nevada law requires wildlife-salvage regulations and bars any fee for a salvage permit. ([leg.state.nv.us](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-501.html?utm_source=openai))
- NDOW’s wildlife-disease page tells residents to report sick or dead wildlife with detailed location, species, and count information. ([ndow.org](https://www.ndow.org/blog/living-with-wildlife-diseases/))
What to do next
- If the carcass is on an interstate or other state highway, contact NDOT Customer Service first at the published statewide line, 775-888-7000, or info@dot.nv.gov. ([dot.nv.gov](https://www.dot.nv.gov/doing-business/news/news-releases/media-contacts?utm_source=openai))
- If it is on a city or county street, check your local animal services or public-works portal; Nevada examples include Washoe County Animal Services and Clark County FixIt. ([washoecounty.gov](https://www.washoecounty.gov/animal/field_services/dead_animal.php?utm_source=openai))
- For dead birds or wildlife that seem sick rather than ordinary roadkill, file NDOW’s sick/dead wildlife form and include exact location, species, and number affected. ([ndow.org](https://www.ndow.org/blog/living-with-wildlife-diseases/))
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