Key Deer Removed Safely From CFK Property

Key deer removed safely from CFK property

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), cooperating veterinarians, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) collaborated to safely remove the Key deer from the College’s Big Pine Key property on August 4,…

Wildlife volunteers hope 'orphan' appeal reduces deer strikes

Concerned about the number of fawns whose mothers were hit by vehicles, Kelly Chartier created lawn signs that say “Orphaned fawns crossing.”

ODFW Reminds Not To Touch Young Wildlife

ODFW biologists remind citizens that mother deer often leave their fawns for several hours while they feed, returning only when the area is safe and quiet. "When people understand that a fawn by itself is rarely in trouble, it gives that young animal the best chance to survive," said Anne Mary Myers, ODFW wildlife biologist.Myers says in most cases, it's best to leave young animals where you found them – deer, and all wildlife, invest a signific…