Deer
Dead deer, Genesee County
Road or lot. Settle that first. A deer on your land is a private job this Flint line takes. A deer in the road is a road agency's, and the split is below.
Whose deer
| Where | Whose | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| I-69, I-75, I-475, US-23, any M-route | MDOT | MDOT states it removes carcasses that pose a hazard on I, M and US routes; report to the nearest MDOT office. |
| County road | County road commission | MDOT's FAQ: county road commissions handle roadkill under their jurisdiction. |
| City street in Flint | Report to the city | No verified pickup commitment. Report it and ask. |
| Your lot, field, easement on your side of the line | You | Bodies of Dead Animals Act: owner disposes within 24 hours; burial at least 2 feet. Road-killed deer in the road are exempt from the Act, a deer on your land is not roadkill. |
Sources: MDOT common questions; MCL 287.671. Confirm with the agency; arrangements change.
What sets the price
Weight, then access, then age. Near a drive in Grand Blanc is one job. Down a bank behind a lot off Dort Highway with no way to back a truck in is a different afternoon. A week in a warm field is a different job again.
Do not drag it to the road
It puts you in traffic and it may not get collected. Call whoever owns the road.
Have ready
- Distance from a drive or gate
- Truck access yes or no
- How long it has been down
- Slope, mud, water