BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) reminds the public not to disturb fawns they may see alone outside.
They say it’s common for does to leave their fawns for hours at a time while they forage for food.
By moving a fawn BC Conservation Officer Service says can result in it not being able to reunite with its mother greatly reducing its chances of survival.
BCCO says leaving a newborn deer alone is the best thing you can do to help them.
It is also illegal under the Wildlife Act and you can be fined for unlawful possession of live wildlife.
The public is also reminded to keep pets on a leash as deer can become aggressive when protecting their young.
If you are concerned a fawn is injured or abandoned, please call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.
Every year the BCCOS receives calls from well intentioned people trying to “rescue” fawns they believe are orphaned, but interfering can cause more harm than good.
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