Alaska has a unique approach to handling animals killed on its roads. The Alaska Roadkill Salvage Program allows approved groups and organizations to legally claim and salvage roadkill animals, primarily moose, after receiving notification from Alaska State Troopers or other law enforcement agencies. This program turns what would otherwise be wasted meat into free food […]
•January 19, 2026You’re driving down an Alabama highway when you spot a deer lying on the roadside. Can you legally take it home? In Alabama, you can legally salvage roadkill, but only non-protected animals and game animals killed during their open hunting season are allowed to be kept. Many drivers across the state encounter this situation and […]
•January 19, 2026You’re driving down an Arkansas highway when a deer suddenly jumps in front of the car ahead of you. After the collision, you might wonder if you can legally take that animal home for meat. Many drivers face this situation and don’t know what the law allows. Arkansas is one of over 30 states where […]
•January 19, 2026You’re driving down an Arizona highway when a deer suddenly darts across the road. After the collision, you wonder if you can legally keep the animal. Many drivers face this exact situation and don’t know what the law allows. Arizona law permits you to take roadkill home, but you need approval from a peace officer […]
•January 19, 2026Driving along a Colorado highway, you might spot a deer or elk that didn’t make it across the road. You may wonder if you can legally take that animal home instead of letting it go to waste. In Colorado, you can legally collect roadkill, but the rules differ depending on the size of the animal. […]
•January 19, 2026Los Angeles isn’t just home to nearly 4 million people—thousands of wild animals share the same hills, canyons, and coastal areas where you hike, run, and relax. While most wildlife encounters end peacefully, certain animals in LA pose real risks if you’re unprepared. Understanding which creatures demand your respect and how to respond when you […]
•January 16, 2026You’re driving down an Oklahoma highway when you spot a deer that just got hit by a car. You might wonder if you can legally take that animal home for meat. It is legal to eat roadkill in Oklahoma, but you need to follow specific rules and get the proper permits for certain animals. The […]
•January 15, 2026You’re driving down a North Dakota highway when a deer suddenly jumps in front of your car. After the collision, you might wonder if you can legally keep the animal. In North Dakota, you can take roadkill home, but you need to get a free permit first from a game warden or local law enforcement […]
•January 15, 2026Driving through Pennsylvania, especially during fall and winter, you will likely see deer and other animals lying dead along the roadway. You might wonder if you can legally take that animal home. In Pennsylvania, residents can legally claim roadkill deer and turkey, but you must contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission within 24 hours of taking […]
•January 15, 2026You’re driving down a rural Oregon highway when you spot a deer that’s just been hit by a car. Can you legally take it home? Many people don’t know that Oregon has specific laws about collecting roadkill, and misunderstanding these rules could lead to serious penalties. Since January 2019, Oregon law allows residents to legally […]
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