Originally Posted by
indyfabz
In Montana it’s legal to take home deer, elk, moose and antelope that you’ve hit with your car accidentally. You may not clean or dress it by the side of the road or sell the meat. You must also go on line and get a retroactive permit so the state can keep track of road kill. Makes total sense and saves the state money from not having to clear carcasses..
Illinois is similar. Deer can be "claimed" if you hit one with your car. In fact, I'm pretty sure another can take it, too.
Agree that no way someone would hit one on purpose. Corn fed deer can total a car easily.