Baby white-tailed deer— fawns—are being born now. Unfortunately, it is illegal to care for these deer in Tennessee. If you see a fawn alone, it is most likely not abandoned. Does hide fawns in cover such as tall grass or brush while, returning every few hours to nurse her baby. Keeping distance prevents her scent from attracting predators to the fawns.

It is best to leave the fawn where you found it. If you have picked up the fawn, please return it to the location it was found immediately so it can be reunited with its mother. If the fawn is injured or mother has perished, we cannot help. It breaks our hearts, but it's against the law. 

Questions? Text us: (615) 266-5701

Please leave fawns alone. Tennessee wildlife rehabilitators are no longer permitted to care for these animals.