Wyoming Game and Fish Department Reminds Public: Roadkill Collection Requires Authorization

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding residents that collecting road-killed wildlife requires prior authorization, which can be conveniently requested through the Wyoming 511 app, Oil City News reports.

This process allows eligible individuals to legally recover certain types of wildlife — such as deer, elk, antelope, moose, wild bison, and wild turkey — that have been unintentionally hit by vehicles.

The authorization request feature on the Wyoming 511 app enables users to apply for a roadkill collection permit, even in areas without cellular service. Residents can simply tap the “Report Roadkill” button on the app’s home screen and, if the species and location are approved, will receive a digital certificate allowing collection.

Those authorized must follow specific safety and disposal guidelines, including:

• Collection Hours: Roadkill collection is allowed only from sunrise to sunset.
• Parking and Safety: Vehicles must be parked off the road with emergency flashers engaged.
• Whole Animal Collection: The entire animal must be taken, with inedible parts disposed of at an approved landfill.
• Restricted Areas: Collection is prohibited along busy interstate highways (I-25, I-80, and I-90), in active construction zones, and within national parks.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department emphasizes that these regulations prioritize public safety and environmental hygiene. Individuals interested in collecting roadkill must have a username and password with Game and Fish, which can be created on their website, where full guidelines and regulations are also available.