Contact(s)
The Town of Bracebridge is home to a large variety of wildlife including mammals, fish, birds and reptiles. It is very important to watch all wildlife from a safe distance.
Additional information on the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's (MNRF) website is available for the following:
- Brown or Black Bears - Bear Wise Program.
- Species at Risk (turtles, birds, plants)
- Wildlife Management
Disposal of Deceased Wildlife
Either due to traffic incidents, natural causes, or other animal attacks, the cases of dead wildlife occur all throughout the area. Although unfortunate, deceased wildlife must not be left and should be taken care of immediately as they can be hazardous to safety or health.
Depending on where the animal is found, there are different options for disposal:
On Private Property
- Property owners are responsible for disposing of dead wild animals on private property. The MNRF is not responsible for the removal of dead wildlife.
- Private businesses, such as a pest removal company who specializes in the removal of dead wildlife, will dispose of the animal for a fee.
- If you choose to dispose of the dead animal yourself, consider burying it next to a tree or property line.
- If the species is too big to bury, the MNRF suggests moving the animal to Crown Land away from any residential areas, cottagers or homes to provide food for carrion-eating animals and to increase the growth of surrounding plants, which attracts many herbivorous insects and their predators.
On Public Property
- To report a dead wild animal on public property (i.e., parks, roads or sidewalks), call 705-645-5264.
- The MNRF is not responsible for the removal of dead wildlife.
- Trained Public Works or Animal Services staff is responsible for disposing of dead wild animals on public property.
Additional Information:
- Do not place a dead animal in your recycling, organics, or garbage for collection.
- Learn more about disposing of a dead animal or fish on your property.