06/05/2026
Great information!
We’re beginning to receive reports of newborn deer fawns throughout North Idaho.
If you come across a fawn lying quietly by itself, please leave it alone. Mother deer will often leave their fawns hidden while they move off to feed. This is normal behavior and does not mean the fawn has been abandoned.
The doe will return when she feels it is safe to do so, but she may stay away if people are nearby watching or handling the fawn.
In most cases, there is no need to move the animal or call for assistance. The best thing you can do is give it space and allow nature to take its course.