(1) A deer, elk, moose, or antelope accidentally killed as a result of a vehicle collision may be salvaged and possessed if a permit is obtained from a peace officer, a department regional office during regular business hours, or by the department through an electronic application and issuing process within 24 hours of taking possession of the animal.

(2) Any animal taken for salvage must:

(a) be taken in its entirety; and

(b) be disposed of in accordance with 75-10-213, MCA, and any meat rendered must be utilized for human consumption and may not be used for bait or any other purpose.

(3) The salvage permit will be issued on a form provided by the department.

(4) Big game licenses and tags issued for the purpose of hunting shall not be used for purposes of salvaging animals.

(5) All parts of animals salvaged shall be made available for inspection by a peace officer upon request.