Fish and Wildlife Department Cautions Not to Approach Young Wildlife

Use caution and step back from young wildlifePhoto byFish and Wildlife Department

A message from the Fish and Wildlife Department. Spring is a great time to get outdoors! What to do when you see New Mexico’s young wildlife while out and about?

If you see young wildlife, please follow these guidelines:

1. Do not approach. Its mother is likely close by and aware that you are in the area.

2. Leave the area quickly and quietly.

3. Observe the animal from a safe distance, but don’t linger in the area or touch the animal.

4. If you think the animal has been abandoned, mark the location using a GPS if possible and contact the local Department of Game and Fish office.

https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/enforcement/law-enforcement-contact-in…

Here are several resources to learn more about young wildlife and for more information about living with wildlife in New Mexico:

Encountering newborn deer fawns : https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/download/publications/wildlife/Mule-De…

Feeding wildlife puts you and others at risk: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/download/publications/wildlife/Feeding…

Living with large predators in New Mexico:

https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/download/publications/wildlife/Living-…