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Do you have to report hitting a deer in Indiana?

Leia Doyle

Do you have to report hitting a deer in Indiana?

In Indiana, you must report any crash where there is more than $1000 worth of damages or if someone is injured to the police. If you are wondering who to call when you hit a deer, we encourage you to call the police for a police report regardless of damages.

Can you keep a deer you hit with your car?

Answer: To answer both of your questions, yes. Law enforcement should issue a “possession permit” any time a person takes a vehicle-killed deer. The permit must stay with the meat as long as any of it remains in possession.

What to do when you hit a deer and it’s still alive?

What you should do after hitting a deer?

  1. Call 911 to report the accident. This may be used as evidence for your insurance company.
  2. Call your insurance company to report the collision as soon as possible.
  3. If you are 100% sure the deer is dead, you could remove it from the roadway to prevent another collision.

What to do if you hit an animal while driving?

What Should You Do if You Hit an Animal on the Road?

  1. Pull Over When It’s Safe. Hitting a large animal, like a deer or elk, could easily total your vehicle.
  2. Contact the Police.
  3. Inspect Your Vehicle for Damage.
  4. Take Photos of the Accident.
  5. Avoid Approaching the Animal.
  6. Contact Your Insurance Company.

Is it better to hit a deer fast or slow?

Hitting a deer at a slower speed will reduce your potential for injury and vehicle damage. Speeding up to hit a deer can also cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Moving at a high speed and barreling into a 250-pound deer is an easy way to find yourself in a ditch rather than between the lines of a road.

How long after you hit a deer is the meat good?

If you wait too long to recover the deer, the blood will spoil and ruin the meat. The old bowhunters’ rule is to wait eight to 12 hours before following a gut-shot deer. If you wait that long when it’s 50 degrees or above, your intentions may be good, but there’s a good chance you will lose that meat.

Can a deer survive getting hit?

Deer seldom survive a collision, but occasionally their injuries are treatable and the animal can be saved with your help. If the deer runs from the scene, you will probably never see it again. If it is injured and still on scene, you can visually inspect it for injuries. These deer will need to be euthanized.