Every year Conservation Officer Service receives calls from well-intentioned people trying to rescue fawns they believe are orphaned.
But interfering can cause more harm than good.
The CO’s remind the public to please not disturb fawns they may see alone outside as they are very likely not abandoned.
They said it’s common for does to leave their fawns for hours at a time while they forage for food and moving one can result in it not be able to reunite with it’s mother greatly reducing its chances of survival.
If you are concerned a fawn is injured or abandoned, do not touch it and call the RAPP line
1-877-952-7277.
Taking a fawn into your care is also illegal under the Wildlife Act and you can be fined for unlawful possession of live wildlife.
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