Montana Hunters Warned About Consequences of Improper Carcass Disposal
Improper disposal of animal remains can lead to nuisances and the potential spread of diseases such as chronic wasting disease.
BOZEMAN — After successfully bagging your big game and taking the meat and trophy you desire, what should you do with the leftover carcass?
Officials from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks emphasize that dumping animal remains in public areas is illegal and could result in hunters losing their privileges.
“Littering is the primary concern, which is against the law. If someone is caught littering while hunting or in relation to hunting, they may face the loss of their hunting privileges,” stated Morgan Jacobsen from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. “We want to prevent that.”
According to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, the simplest legal method for disposing of animal remains is to place them in household garbage.
Improperly leaving carcasses in public spaces not only creates a nuisance but can also facilitate the spread of diseases like chronic wasting disease among wildlife.
Fortunately, the solution is easier than many hunters might think.
“The good news is that the best way to dispose of your animal carcass is also the easiest,” Jacobsen explained. “Once you’ve taken all the meat and processed your animal to your liking, simply bag the remaining carcass and dispose of it with your regular household garbage.”
Evidence of improper carcass disposal was recently found along the East Gallatin River, where someone had discarded animal remains instead of following proper disposal guidelines.
“The individual could have avoided this issue by just bagging it at home, placing it in their garbage can, and allowing the garbage truck to collect it,” Jacobsen noted. “Now, it creates a nuisance for everyone who visits the East Gallatin River, and someone else will have to clean it up later.”
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