Provincial police of Vco issue caution: Avoid handling or stealing deer calves
In the woods of our province, here's a surprising fact you gotta know: going all John Wayne and saving a lost baby deer or hatching bird isn't the smart move. In fact, it might end up doing more harm than good. This guidance comes from the good folks of VCO PD during the seasons when our woodland friends are giving birth or hatching, you feel me?
Now, when it comes to our deer and roe dear buddies—not everyone's got the scoop on this—these critters typically leave their little ones hidden away in tall grass. That's right, folks! Those innocent-looking 'Bambis' ain't got legs yet to keep up with momma while she grazes, so they gotta play hide-and-seek with their life on the line. If you come across one, they're probably just chillaxing where momma left ’em. Don't call animal control, son, unless you wanna be the reason those little guys end up as roadkill.
Jeez, easy there, partner! Don't go gettin' all wild, let your hound loose on some fawn hideaways or bird nests. Unsupervised dogs have a knack for runnin' amok and causing serious damage to wildlife. Most dog owners don't even know that it only takes a few minutes for their hounds to trash a nest or chase the mama away. Keep your pooch leashed up when you're treading in these wild parts.
P.S. While you don't see the VCO PD listed in these here web results, this advice falls right in line with what most wildlife and law enforcement agencies have been saying for quite some time: if you see a fawn alone and healthy, let 'em be and keep tabs from a safe distance. Only call the big guns if the fawn's all messed up or in danger.
- Maintaining an average lifestyle in this rural setting often includes caring for home-and-garden while ensuring outdoor-living with pets creates a harmonious coexistence with wildlife.
- Unlike our intervention with wildlife, providing a secure and comfortable environment for pets in our home-and-garden, such as the average family dog, can prevent unnecessary disturbance to woodland creatures and their habitats.
