As spring sets in, IDNR issues reminder to avoid handling wild animals and birds

By Muddy River Sports | April 6, 2025
Anyone with questions about care for possibly abandoned wildlife should contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator before removing or relocating wildlife to be sure it’s in the best interest of the animal. | Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Natural Resources

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As spring sets in and more people head outside, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding everyone to leave baby birds and young animals alone when they encounter them in the wild. Well-intentioned people may believe they’re helping nature by taking possession of young rabbits, fawn deer, baby birds and…

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