I haven't read every comment in this thread, but many states/counties have a sign up/notification sheet for salvage of roadkill deer or other large game animals. Often game wardens and conservation officers have lists of families who will take donated game. I used to crop damage hunt (for deer) in an orchard. Deer removal took place after hunting seasons jan-feb and later in summer August/Sept. Antlerless deer only, there was roughly 20,000 in damage to trees annually. We had a list of families who signed up to take the deer when shot. When we would call them frequently they would turn it down.
There are usually better options than poaching. Pride is not an excuse. I can't tell you how many roadkill deer I salvaged when I was a teen, but it was a bunch. We were thrilled to have them. My step dad was taking care of a family of 6 on 20k a year. When we found a freshly hit deer, a call to the county police dept would result in a salvage tag. If they had an officer close by he would drop it off at the site, otherwise I or my parents would.drive down to the Dept with the deer in the truck and pick up the tag. All legal.
There are usually better options than poaching. Pride is not an excuse. I can't tell you how many roadkill deer I salvaged when I was a teen, but it was a bunch. We were thrilled to have them. My step dad was taking care of a family of 6 on 20k a year. When we found a freshly hit deer, a call to the county police dept would result in a salvage tag. If they had an officer close by he would drop it off at the site, otherwise I or my parents would.drive down to the Dept with the deer in the truck and pick up the tag. All legal.
