DEC Issues annual Spring Reminder to Help Keep Wildlife and People Safe: If You Care, Leave It There

Fawns, baby birds, and other young animals are rarely abandoned and handling or moving animals carries risks

Posted 5/14/25

With spring in full swing and young animals more visible, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds New Yorkers to appreciate wildlife from a safe distance and resist …

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