It’s baby deer season in Kansas.

Wildlife officials say anyone who finds a fawn alone on the ground to leave it there. Over the next several weeks, more fawns will begin appearing across Kansas as does give birth. During the first few days of life, fawns naturally bed down alone and remain very still even when people or animals are nearby. As they grow older, they may run to another hiding spot if startled and may cry or bleat while calling for their mother.

Wildlife officials say the doe is usually nearby grazing and keeping watch. Handling a fawn can reduce its chances of survival and is unnecessary in most cases. In many situations, if a Game Warden responds to pick up a healthy fawn, it will simply be returned to the same area. The best thing people can do is admire nature from a distance.