Your #1 source for blades and firearms news and updates…

  • Home
  • Knives
  • News
  • Hunting
  • Tactical
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Videos
Subscribe
Font ResizerAa
Blade ShopperBlade Shopper
  • News
  • Knives
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Tactical
  • Hunting
  • Videos
Search
  • Home
  • Knives
  • News
  • Hunting
  • Tactical
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Videos
banner
Create an Amazing Newspaper
Discover thousands of options, easy to customize layouts, one-click to import demo and much more.
Learn More

Stay Updated

Get the latest headlines, discounts for the military community, and guides to maximizing your benefits
Subscribe

Explore

  • Photo of The Day
  • Opinion
  • Today's Epaper
  • Trending News
  • Weekly Newsletter
  • Special Deals
Home » Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn This Spring, Summer

Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn This Spring, Summer

Adam Green By Adam Green May 6, 2025 4 Min Read
Share
Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn This Spring, Summer

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect white-tailed deer fawns by observing them from a safe distance this spring and summer.

If you encounter a fawn while outdoors, do not touch it or intervene in any way – there’s a good chance it’s right where it’s supposed to be, and its mother isn’t far away.

In the first few weeks of life, fawns stay quiet and hidden while their mothers look for food nearby. Their spotted coats and minimal scent are their best defenses in the first few weeks of life. While fawns can walk from birth, it takes them a few weeks to become fast enough to keep up with their mothers and avoid predators. Remember, wild animals care for their young differently than humans do, and their best chance of survival is in their natural environment.

“Young fawns are often left alone for most of the day to keep them safe,” said Jenna Fastner, DNR captive wildlife health specialist. “Although their mother can return at any time, white-tailed deer are crepuscular, or more active at dawn and dusk, which means the fawn can be alone for long periods between feedings. By the Fourth of July, most fawns are on the move alongside or near their mothers.” 

What To Do If You Find A Fawn

  • Unaccompanied fawns have rarely been abandoned. If you find a seemingly healthy fawn lying quietly by itself, do not touch it, and leave it there.
  • Do not bring other people or pets to look at the fawn. The mother will not return while people or other animals are around. Giving the fawn and its mother space is the best thing you can do to support their natural behavior.
  • Do not feed the fawn. Wild animals have specialized dietary needs that are not easily met, and providing non-natural food sources puts them at risk of suffering nutritional deficiencies that can lead to deformities or death.
  • If you encounter a fawn that appears sick, injured or is in an unsafe location, record what you are observing from a distance and take photos or videos if you are able to do so safely.
    • Call the DNR or a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for guidance before intervening. Wildlife rehabilitators often specialize in one or a few species. Make sure you are contacting a wildlife rehabilitator licensed to provide rehabilitative care to fawns.

In Wisconsin, it is against the law to take an animal from the wild to keep as a pet or to provide unlicensed rehabilitation. You must have a license to conduct wildlife rehabilitation, and you should never try to care for a wild animal to protect their health and yours.

For more information on keeping Wisconsin’s wildlife wild, visit the DNR’s website.



Read the full article here

Share This Article
Facebook X Copy Link Print
Previous Article Florida Considers Black Bear Hunt After Fatal Bear Attack Florida Considers Black Bear Hunt After Fatal Bear Attack
Next Article Drone Raid On Moscow Forces Russian Air Defenses To Respond Drone Raid On Moscow Forces Russian Air Defenses To Respond
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Wake up with our popular morning roundup of the day's top blades, firearms and survavial news and updates.

NWTF and USDA Forest Service Expand Restoration Work in Klamath River WUI with Seiad Thin Project

May 31, 2025

Texas Set to Recognize All Valid Out-of-State Handgun Licenses Starting September, Pending Governor's Signature

May 31, 2025

Georgia 4-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Himself With Unattended Firearm

May 31, 2025

Flambeau™ ZERUST®

May 31, 2025

Mother Shoots Convicted Child Molester During Attack on Daughter in Indianapolis Hotel

May 31, 2025

You Might Also Like

Fly Fishing For Panfish: How to Practice Your Technique

Fly Fishing For Panfish: How to Practice Your Technique

Hunting
Best Hiking Daypacks, Tested and Reviewed

Best Hiking Daypacks, Tested and Reviewed

Hunting
Barefoot Shoe Guide: How to Try Them Without Getting Hurt

Barefoot Shoe Guide: How to Try Them Without Getting Hurt

Hunting
Euro Nymphing Is Ruining Fly Fishing

Euro Nymphing Is Ruining Fly Fishing

Hunting

2025 © Blade Shopper. All rights reserved.

Helpful Links

  • News
  • Knives
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Tactical
  • Hunting
  • Videos

Resources

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Press Release
  • Advertise
  • Contact

Popuplar

NWTF and USDA Forest Service Expand Restoration Work in Klamath River WUI with Seiad Thin Project
Everything You Need to Know About Joining the Air Force
Bournemouth Air Festival: The UK’s Largest Air Festival
We provide daily defense news, benefits information, veteran employment resources, spouse and family resources.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?