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Fawning season may mean aggressive deer

Residents should be cautious around deer and their young as fawning season continues.

Fawning season usually runs from late May to early July and local deer can get quite aggressive during this time.

“Female deer can be very protective of their young and have been known to attack people and their dogs,” said WildSafe BC community coordinator Danica Lisk.

She says it’s especially important to be cautious around wildlife when with a dog.

“Deer attacks mainly occur with a dog, because deer see them as a predator,” she added.

The deer in town often react differently than those in the wild as well.

“Deer in town have generational behaviour and know they’re safer here, but in the wild, they are quite skittish and will run away,” said Lisk.

“In town, they are more likely to stand their ground. That’s always a change, we’re constantly trying to figure out how we handle it.”

More information on deer fawning season can be found here.


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Josiah Spyker
Josiah Spyker
Josiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.

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