Local pickup guide

Dead Deer Removal in the Flathead Valley: Who to Call

By Albert Kigilyuk, owner of The Deer Picker-Upper · Published October 12, 2026

Who removes a dead deer from private property? The Deer Picker-Upper offers dead deer removal, hauling and landfill disposal for homes, vacation properties and businesses in Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Bigfork and surrounding Flathead Valley towns.

Finding a dead deer in your yard can leave you wondering who to contact and what information they need. This guide explains how to request a pickup from our local business and what happens before scheduling.

Who should you contact?

For a deer on your own property, call or text Albert at (406) 253-6947. If you manage a rental home, vacation property or commercial site, explain your role and confirm that you can authorize access. Our service focuses on private property; we are an independent business, separate from FWP, county offices and city departments.

For a deer on a public road or public land, contact the agency responsible for that location. A carcass near the boundary of your property may need a location check before we can determine whether it is a private-property pickup.

What to include in your pickup request

• Your name and callback number.
• The town and property address.
• A photo taken from a distance, if available.
• Where the deer is: near a driveway, behind a fence, on a slope or elsewhere.
• Gate access, narrow paths and the distance from where a vehicle can park.
• The condition of the carcass, including visible decomposition.

For example, “A deer is behind our fenced backyard in Kalispell, with a gate on the driveway side” is more useful than just “There is a deer in my yard.” You do not need to move the deer to give us a better description.

How deer carcass pickup works

1. Describe the location and access

We review the details you provide so we can assess the job. Photos help explain the location and any obstacles.

2. Confirm your quote

Fawns start at $150 and adult deer start at $250 for straightforward pickups within our core service area. Travel, access and carcass condition can change the price. Read our deer removal pricing guide for the factors behind a quote.

3. Arrange pickup and disposal

We confirm availability and the pickup plan before scheduling. After removal, we transport the carcass to the landfill for disposal. Response timing depends on current availability and the job details.

Where we offer removal

Our core service area includes Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Bigfork. We also assess requests from surrounding Flathead Valley towns. Include your address so we can confirm coverage and travel requirements rather than assuming every location has the same starting price.

What if the deer is difficult to reach?

A fence, slope or decomposing carcass does not tell the whole story. Gate width, terrain and vehicle access all help determine whether removal is possible. See our guide to difficult-access deer removal before requesting a quote.