Who to call by state
Utah
Utah handles highway roadkill through a UDOT–Utah Division of Wildlife Resources partnership, and the state publishes a dedicated Utah Roadkill Reporter for animals involved in vehicle collisions. For dead birds and sick wildlife, DWR publishes species-specific reporting guidance, especially for avian influenza and chronic wasting disease. ([roadkill-reporter.utah.gov](https://roadkill-reporter.utah.gov/))
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
- DWR says not to pick up roadkill; for big-game skulls with antlers/horns, if the animal is roadkill you should report it through Utah Roadkill Reporter, and possession of protected wildlife generally requires the required Utah authorization. ([wildlife.utah.gov](https://wildlife.utah.gov/news/2022/12/08/dwr-and-udot-release-new-app-to-report-roadkill?utm_source=openai))
- Report dead birds or sick wildlife
- Official page →
Official resources in Utah
Report animals involved in Utah vehicle collisions; reports notify UDOT contractors and DWR staff. ([roadkill-reporter.utah.gov](https://roadkill-reporter.utah.gov/))
UDOT says to use Click 'n Fix to report issues on Utah state highways and interstates. ([test.udottraffic.utah.gov](https://test.udottraffic.utah.gov/contact))
Find the nearest DWR regional office for sick wildlife, dead bird, or wildlife disease reporting. ([wildlife.utah.gov](https://wildlife.utah.gov/contact?utm_source=openai))
Explains when to report dead wild birds and provides Utah's avian-influenza guidance. ([wildlife.utah.gov](https://wildlife.utah.gov/diseases/avian-influenza?utm_source=openai))
Tells Utah residents to report sick deer, elk, or moose to the nearest DWR office. ([wildlife.utah.gov](https://wildlife.utah.gov/diseases/cwd?utm_source=openai))
Key facts for Utah
- UDOT Maintenance is responsible for state-owned roadway facilities, including interstates, expressways, and primary and secondary roads. ([connect.udot.utah.gov](https://connect.udot.utah.gov/employee-resources/maintenance/?utm_source=openai))
- UDOT says it can only process roadway claims for incidents on state-owned or maintained roads, not county or city roads. ([connect.udot.utah.gov](https://connect.udot.utah.gov/public/claims/?utm_source=openai))
- Utah's Roadkill Reporter is smartphone-based and reports notify UDOT contractors and DWR employees. ([roadkill-reporter.utah.gov](https://roadkill-reporter.utah.gov/))
- DWR and UDOT urge the public not to pick up roadkill; trained crews will remove it after a report. ([wildlife.utah.gov](https://wildlife.utah.gov/news/2022/12/08/dwr-and-udot-release-new-app-to-report-roadkill?utm_source=openai))
- For dead birds, DWR asks residents to report groups of five or more dead waterfowl, shorebirds, turkeys, or quail, plus dead raptors and scavengers near waterfowl habitat. ([wildlife.utah.gov](https://wildlife.utah.gov/diseases/avian-influenza?utm_source=openai))
- For sick big game, DWR says to report deer, elk, or moose that appear sick to the nearest DWR office, with GPS coordinates and photos/video if possible. ([wildlife.utah.gov](https://wildlife.utah.gov/diseases/cwd?utm_source=openai))
What to do next
- If the carcass is on a Utah state highway or interstate, submit it through Utah Roadkill Reporter first. ([roadkill-reporter.utah.gov](https://roadkill-reporter.utah.gov/))
- If the dead animal is on a local street or road, contact the city or county that maintains that road, since UDOT's responsibility is state roads. ([connect.udot.utah.gov](https://connect.udot.utah.gov/employee-resources/maintenance/?utm_source=openai))
- Do not pick up roadkill or dead birds; report bird die-offs or sick deer/elk/moose to DWR using the nearest regional office. ([wildlife.utah.gov](https://wildlife.utah.gov/news/2022/12/08/dwr-and-udot-release-new-app-to-report-roadkill?utm_source=openai))
Helpful guides
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- Dead deer removal: roads, yards and salvage permits
- Dead animal under a house or in a wall: finding it and the smell