Information to Report Wildlife Emergencies or 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
NOTE: 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
- Reporting damage or concern on private property near parklands, noting support for addition of population management on specified parklands, or noting concern pertaining to Montgomery Parks deer population management: Call Montgomery Parks Customer Service: (301) 495-2595
- M-NCPPC Parklands: Call 301-962-1344 or email Wildlife Ecology and Management Unit staff
- 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