Sick or Dead Deer Information

Car-Killed Deer

See a dead deer in the road? To report a dead deer located within the Town of Middleton right of way contact the Town Hall:

Phone: (608) 833-5887 or e-mail.

Include the following information:

1. Name
2. Contact Information
3. Location of the dead deer and/or closest intersection

 

What to do if you see a sick or dead deer:

Please notify the DNR if you see a sick or dead deer or multiple dead deer in any one area. You do not need to report deer killed on or near a roadway for health reports, however, see the above section for options for deer that need to be removed from the roadway. Reporting is the most efficient way to monitor disease and remove disease agents. Report your sightings of sick or dead deer to the DNR Wildlife Hotline by emailing DNRWildlifeSwitchboard@wisconsin.gov or calling 608-267-0866. You will need to leave a message for the hotline staff to return your call. In your message, please include:

• The number of deer.
• If the deer were sick or dead.
• The specific location where you saw the deer, including the county.
• Your contact information.

Please note, in most cases, the DNR and the Town do not have the resources to remove dead animals, including deer on private property.

Landowners who are looking to dispose of a dead deer on their property can bury it on their property, utilize a deer carcass waste dumpster if during the fall season, or leave it where it lays.

For more information visit the DNR website.