Michigan Agriculture and Rural Development | Disposal of Dead Animals
CWD is a contagious neurological disease affecting deer, elk, and moose, leading to weight loss, unusual behavior, and eventual death.
State of Michigan | Michigan.gov
For assistance with the removal of the remains and potential disease testing, you can contact the following organizations:
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Disease Laboratory:
- Phone: (517) 336-5030
- Online Reporting: You can report diseased wildlife through their online form. State of Michigan | Michigan.gov
Kent County Animal Control:
- Phone: (616) 632-7310
While Kent County Animal Control primarily handles domestic animals, they can provide guidance or direct you to appropriate resources for wildlife concerns.
Additionally, the Michigan DNR provides information on disease sample submission sites, which may be relevant for testing the deer for CWD.
State of Michigan | Michigan.gov
Michigan DNR | Wildlife Diseases