DEC Urges Public To Leave Young Wildlife Alone

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:21 AM

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding residents to avoid handling young wildlife this spring and summer. DEC says fawns, baby birds, and other young animals are rarely abandoned, and human interference can do more harm than good. The agency advises people to observe wildlife from a distance and contact a licensed […]

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