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FLATHEAD RESERVATION – With spring, comes warmer weather and new life to the Flathead Indian Reservation. 

As wildlife in our area begin their new families, people are more likely to encounter their young. When people find these animals alone, they think they have been abandon, and that is generally not the case.

Young wildlife are rarely abandon, more often the mother is only gone temporarily or is staying a short distance away to avoid attracting attention to her young. According to Kari Eneas, wildlife biologist for the Tribal Wildlife Management Program, “Ninety percent of all deer are born the last couple of weeks of May and into the first week of June. This is called predator swamping, with all deer born at the same time; this gives them a better chance for survival.”  

During this time of year, the wildlife management program receives several phone calls on birds, especially concerning owls, who have fallen from their nest.  “Parents will continue to feed their young on the ground, so we ask that you leave to them be,” said wildlife management program officials. “Remember, it is illegal to possess or harbor wildlife. Live big game, furbearing animals and birds are protected and cannot be possessed without a proper permit.        

If you observe injured wildlife, please contact the Tribal Dispatch new call number at 406-275-2774. For additional questions, please contact the Tribal Wildlife Management Program at 406-883-2888.   

 

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