Leave young wildlife in the wild this spring, ODFW reminds - Elkhorn Media Group

Leave young wildlife in the wild this spring, ODFW reminds - Elkhorn Media Group

EASTERN OREGON – Springtime means more outdoor activity, for both people and animals. As hikers, campers, and other outdoor enthusiasts start taking to the wilds, they may come across young animals off on their own more frequently. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) would like to remind recreationists that, in most cases, young wildlife seen on their own (such as fledgling birds and deer fawns) are not orphaned or abandoned and sh…