Who to call by state
North Dakota
North Dakota has statewide road-safety guidance through Vision Zero, eight NDDOT district offices that maintain state and federal highways, and Game and Fish reporting for wildlife health incidents. For roadkill, deer salvage, and dead wild birds, the most useful official contacts are NDDOT for state-road maintenance and North Dakota Game and Fish for wildlife rules and reporting.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- Road-killed deer salvage
- A free permit is required before taking possession of a dead deer; North Dakota Game and Fish says permits are available from game wardens and local law enforcement offices.
- Report dead birds or sick wildlife
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Official resources in North Dakota
Find the correct district office that maintains your state or federal highway and contact local staff.
Use the statewide NDDOT contacts, including 1-855-NDROADS, when you are unsure which office to call.
Official North Dakota guidance on avoiding wildlife crashes and what to do after hitting an animal.
Report sick or dead wild birds and other wildlife health incidents to the state wildlife agency.
Land-grant guidance on avoiding contact with dead wild birds and when to report them.
Key facts for North Dakota
- Vision Zero ND says deer crashes are most common in November.
- Vision Zero ND says peak deer-crash times are 5-7 a.m. and 6-11 p.m.
- NDDOT has eight district offices that manage and maintain state and federal highways.
- NDDOT says 1-855-NDROADS is a statewide transportation contact number.
- Game and Fish says a free permit is required before taking possession of a dead deer.
- NDSU Extension says dead wild birds should be reported through Game and Fish's mortality-report form.
What to do next
- If a carcass is on a North Dakota state highway shoulder or median, contact your local NDDOT district office or call 1-855-NDROADS and give the route and nearest mile marker or intersection.
- If you want to keep a road-killed deer, first get the free dead-deer permit from a North Dakota Game and Fish warden or local law enforcement.
- If you find sick or dead wild birds, avoid handling them when possible and submit the Game and Fish wildlife health incident report.
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