Leave That Fawn Alone, Says DNR

It’s that time of year where mother deer leave their babies in “safe” locations while she finds food and rests. She’s likely not far and will return to get her baby soon. And, with that in mind, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is asking that if you locate a fawn that is by itself, to please leave it alone.

The DNR said that this unusual maternal action is because the fawn is better protected away from the doe at this age, as the doe is a more visible target for predators. Fawns are born during April, May, and June in South Carolina and will begin daily movements with their mother about three to four weeks after birth.

DNR Officials said that if you notice a dead doe near the fawn, please call a wildlife rehabilitator, a list of which may be found on their website. here: https://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/rehab/deer.html