The BC Conservation Officer Service is reminding the general public to not disturb child deer seen alone exterior.
"They're very probably not deserted," the BCCOS stated in a Fb publish Saturday.
The service stated it receives calls yearly from "well-intentioned folks making an attempt to 'rescue' fawns they consider are orphaned." Sadly, interfering in such conditions may cause extra hurt than good.
"We perceive they're cute and seem defenceless, however please be assured it is not uncommon for (mom deer) to go away their fawns for hours at a time whereas they forage for meals," the BCCOS stated. "Shifting a fawn may end up in it not having the ability to reunite with its mom, thus enormously decreasing its probabilities of survival."
Along with being harmful for the animal, "fawn-napping" can also be unlawful. Folks will be fined for illegal possession of dwell wildlife in the event that they try to take fawns into their care.
Anybody who is worried that a child deer could also be injured or deserted ought to name conservation officers at 877-952-7277, the BCCOS stated.
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