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Fawns
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It is easy to spot black-tailed fawns during the spring months. However, be aware of the maturnal instincts of the mothers of these wild animals. Often, fawns are found "abandoned" by well-meaning humans. In reality, the fawn has not been abandoned. Does go off to feed by themselves for many hours, leaving the fawn alone, and come back to nurse the fawn periodically. The best thing to do if you find a fawn you think is abandoned is to watch from a great distance for more than 12 hours. If, in that time, the doe has not come back, this fawn may be abandoned and could need help. Note the fawn's location and contact a licenced Wildlife rehabilitator. They will deal with the situation. Do not attempt to touch, move, or feed the fawn. Feeding it will cause diarrhea, often a fatal condition to fawns. The doe may come back while you are making your call. Please note that in most provinces and states, it is illegal to have a deer in your possession, alive or dead, without proper permits. Licenced Wildlife Rehabilitators have these permits.
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