Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
Chapter NR 19 - Miscellaneous Fur, Fish, Game And Outdoor Recreation
Subchapter I - Miscellaneous
Section NR 19.13 - Animals killed by motor vehicles

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 19.13

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) No person may possess the carcass of a wild animal killed by a motor vehicle except as authorized by the department or as authorized by s. 29.349, Stats.

(2) No person authorized to take possession of a carcass under sub. (1) may:

(a) Fail to immediately remove the entire carcass from the scene, or

(b) Selectively remove parts of the carcass from the scene.

(3) No person may deposit or dispose of the carcass of a wild animal killed by a motor vehicle on any land or property owned, under easement to, or lease by federal, state, county, or municipal government, including highway right-of-ways, except where such deposit or disposal is explicitly authorized using established solid waste disposal receptacles and facilities.

Note: The term carcass is defined in s. 29.001(18) Stats. as the dead body of any wild animal, including any part of the wild animal or the eggs of the wild animal.

Note: This section prevents field dressing of animals killed by motor vehicles, within the highway right-of-way.

This sub. does not prevent the movement of a carcass to the shoulder or ditch to maintain highway safety.

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