Found some delicious animal that became victim of a brush with a speeding vehicle? You'll need to fill in a form if you intend to keep it.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says if you want to keep a dead wild animal like a white-tailed deer, moose, elk, black bear, hawk, eagle, owl or other fur-bearing mammal that has been killed or found on a roadway, you are required to submit a Notice of Possession upon acquiring the dead animal.
This allows you to keep the dead wild animal for personal use but you must keep the Confirmation of Registration for as long as the animal is in your possession.You cannot sell dead wild animals.
The list includes beaver, raccoon and red squirrels. Special rules apply to endangered or threatened species.
Meanwhile, the MNR is asking you to be cautious on area roads this fall when the risk of collision with moose, elk and deer is high.
- Moose, elk, and deer are active PARTICULARLY in the fall, especially at dawn and dusk, As They search for mates and food. Deer and elk often travel in groups of two or more, so when motorists see one animal there may there be more nearby.
- Animals seen at the side of the road or in the roadside ditch might suddenly run onto the road, so slow down enough to avoid a possible collision.
- When drivers see animals along the road they should sound horns in a series of short bursts. At night, motorists should blink headlights to warn the animals and give 'em a chance to move out of the way.
Take extra care where:
- Roads cross creeks or rivers
- There are wooded corridors
- Field edges run at a right angle to the road
- Fences roads meet
- Wildlife crossing signs are posted
For more information, check out the Ministry of Transportation's tips for motorists in Ontario.
