According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources the best way to dispose of a deer carcass is to bury it. If you bury the carcass at least two feet deep it will decompose quickly and will not attract scavengers. If you do not have the ability to bury the carcass you can also dispose of it by incineration.
How many deer can you legally process in Wisconsin?
Answer: You can process an unlimited number of deer on your own property.
If you are taking deer to a processor the processor may only accept 10 deer per day from any one individual.
How long after the deer is killed does the carcass need to be refrigerated?
Answer: The carcass should be refrigerated or kept cool as soon as possible after the deer is killed.
I live in a city.
Where can I take my deer carcass?
Answer: You can take the deer carcass to a licensed processor or taxidermist or you can dispose of it yourself.
I want to keep the hide and antlers.
How do I skin the deer?
Answer: You will need to skin the deer carefully so that you do not damage the hide or antlers.
How do I dispose of the deer carcass if I am not keeping the hide or antlers?
Answer: You can take the carcass to a licensed landfill or you can bury it.
How deep does the hole need to be if I am burying the deer carcass?
Answer: The hole needs to be at least 3 feet deep.
How long does it take for a deer carcass to decompose?
Answer: It can take up to two years for a deer carcass to decompose.
What are some signs that the deer carcass is starting to decompose?
Answer: Some signs that the deer carcass is starting to decompose are a bad smell insects and fly larva.
I don’t want to wait for the carcass to decompose.
How can I speed up the process?
Answer: You can speed up the process by cutting the carcass into smaller pieces or by using a grinder.
I don’t have a grinder.
How can I dispose of the deer carcass without one?
Answer: You can take the carcass to a licensed landfill or rendering plant.
What is a rendering plant?
Answer: A rendering plant is a facility that processes animal carcasses into products such as tallow and bone meal.
I don’t want to take the deer carcass to a landfill or rendering plant.
Is there another option?
Answer: You can burn the carcass.
How do I burn the deer carcass?
Answer: You will need to build a bonfire and make sure that the fire is hot enough to completely consume the carcass.
I don’t want to deal with the carcass at all.
Can I just leave it out in the woods?
Answer: No you cannot just leave the carcass out in the woods.
Is there a fee to dispose of the deer carcass at a landfill or rendering plant?
Answer: Yes there is usually a fee to dispose of the deer carcass at a landfill or rendering plant.
