Information to Report Wildlife Problems
Contact Numbers
- Dial 9-1-1 for any imminent threat to public safety
- Dial 3-1-1 to report animal emergencies and complaints in Montgomery County
- Emergency Communications Center or MC311 call takers. Visit MC311 website for additional information.
- Maryland Wildlife Information Line: 1(877)463-6497
- Maryland DNR Wildlife & Heritage (M-F 8 AM-4:30 PM): 301-258-7308
- Maryland Natural Resources Police (for after hours): 410-260-8888
Information for Removal of Dead Deer from Roads
The MC311 Information Center will handle reports of dead deer along the roadway: Call 311 (or 240-777-0311 from a cell phone) Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. To report a dead deer on a 24/7 basis, contact the county through the MC311 website
Montgomery Parks does not assume responsibility for removal of dead deer (or other wildlife) from private property. Removal of dead animals from private property is the responsibility of the resident/landowner. For a list of Maryland Deer Salvage Permit holders who may be requested to remove dead deer (at a fee), you may contact 301-962-1341.
Reporting Deer Damage
- M-NCPPC Parklands: Call 301-962-1344 or email Wildlife Ecology and Management Unit staff
- Deer Management Work Group: Call 301-962-1342 or 301-962-1344
- For inquiries about preventing deer damage on private property, call Maryland Wildlife Information Line 1(877) 463-6497 or the Montgomery County Cooperative Extension Service at 301-590-9650
- For general inquiries about deer, call Maryland DNR Wildlife & Heritage: 301-258-7308
Additional Contact Numbers
- Montgomery County Animal Services: 240-773-5960
- M-NCPPC Park Police (Montgomery County): 301-949-8010
- Montgomery County Police: 301-279-8000