Bambi wins round one

Wisconsinnews.com ^ | 2-16-06 | MIKE MILLER

[Beagle8U]

I think the reason the DNR in most states hesitate to give permits to keep fawns, has to do with many people picking up fawns in the woods that they "think" were abandoned.

Young fawns are taught to hide and stay put when young, they are very easy to catch. Most often the doe runs away without being seen, but is close by.

Unless the fawn was in an auto accident( such as seems the case here) its best to leave them alone, or view/photo them from a distance.

I would have issued a rehab permit, but cautioned them to not get to attached to it, once healed it would be turned loose.

[caver]

That's a good point. I didn't think of people actively out looking for fawns.

[Beagle8U]

As an unpaid employee of the Mi. DNR for 25 years( hunting,shooting instructor) It comes up quite often in classes.

When you explain the reasons behind many policies, most agree that they had never had it explained before.

There are some laws/rules/policies that are stupid, and I have no problem letting those in charge know my views on those.
In this case there is good reasoning behind it.