MDC naturalist reminds outdoorsmen ‘no need to rescue wildlife during wintertime’

By Josh Hartwig, MDC | January 13, 2022
A groundhog peeks from a hole in the trunk of a tree. Groundhogs (or woodchucks) are considered true hibernators during the winter. Submitted photo

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Missouri Department of Conservation naturalist Alex Homes said though the motivation may be sincere, “there’s no need to rescue wildlife during wintertime,” as each species knows how to endure Mother Nature. “They each have their own time-tested method of surviving,” he said. “The season is indeed difficult for some, but they…

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