Found dead wildlife
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From the Wildlife Act
Permit to possess found dead wildlife 134 A person who finds dead wildlife may, before obtaining a permit, take the wildlife into possession and retain it, but his right to possess the wildlife under this section ends as soon as it becomes reasonably possible for him to apply for a permit to possess found dead wildlife
From AEP Website
For Salvaging Meat
If you have found a road-killed animal and would like to salvage the meat, contact the nearest Fish and Wildlife Division district office prior to taking such wildlife into your possession.
Explain the circumstances and where the carcass was found, keeping in mind that approvals to salvage meat are given on a case-by-case basis.
A Fish and Wildlife officer will advise you whether further investigation or inspection of the carcass will be required.
For Taxidermy
You must apply for a Permit to Possess Found Dead Wildlife.
Contact the nearest Fish and Wildlife Division district office to report what you have found and make arrangements to bring the carcass in as soon as possible.
If the officer is satisfied that all legal conditions are met, a permit may be issued for a $10 fee.
Wildlife possessed under this permit may not be sold, but you can apply to have the permit transferred to another resident.
From the Hunting Regulations
FOUND DEAD WILDLIFE
When driving or walking, hunters often find dead wildlife that they would like to keep. In most cases it is unlawful to possess such wildlife or parts of wildlife without first obtaining a permit. Contact a Fish and Wildlife office to apply for such a permit before taking possession of the wildlife.
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