Bent Tree Safety & Emergency Management has responded to several recent calls regarding baby deer (fawns) by themselves, sometimes in strange places. Here is some info and basic guidance if you see one alone and are concerned:

1. Mother deer leave fawns alone while they go find food. Sometimes you will see the mother nearby but not always. Fawns may be left alone for several hours. Don’t assume that a fawn left alone has been abandoned. Fawns generally lay down and wait for their mother to return but can walk.

2. If you see a fawn by itself and it is in a safe area (woods, yard, etc.), simply stay away from it and NEVER TOUCH IT. By going near the fawn, you can potentially scare the mother away and prevent or delay them from being reunited. You can notify our team of the fawn, and we will be happy to recheck the area after several hours have passed.  

3. If you see a fawn in a dangerous area, like very close to a road or under a vehicle, please notify us immediately at 770-893-2628. We will respond to determine if further actions are needed.

4. Bear cubs and fawns are very active right now, so please follow our speed limit of 20 MPH and watch out for them.