Georgia Department of Natural Resources Reminder Not To “Rescue” Wildlife

By Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. -(Ammoland.com)- Spring means it is time for many of Georgia’s wildlife to bear young. Often, during this part of the year, people come in contact with seemingly “orphaned” young wildlife and want to help – but it is best to leave them where you find them, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

“When you take wildlife into your home, you often take away that animal’s ability to then survive in the wild, where they belong,” explains John Bowers, Wildlife Resources Division chief of game management. “In most instances, there is an adult animal a short distance away – even though you may not be able to see them. Adult animals, such as deer, spend most of the day away from their young to reduce the risk of a predator finding the young animal.”

The best thing people can do when they see a young animal, or in fact any wildlife, is to leave it alone exactly as they found it. Situations become much more complex, and sometimes pose a danger to the …Read the Rest

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