Wildlife
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Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, raccoons.
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A young hawk or owl found on the ground may not be orphaned. Do not take it to a rehabilitator unless the parents have not been seen for more than 24 hours
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Dealing with distressed small birds
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CT Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp
Information on the Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp.
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Rehabilitating an injured, adult deer is prohibited due to the potential dangers to humans and to the lack of success in trying to confine an adult deer for long term care.
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Reptiles and Amphibians in Distress
Turtles and snakes are often the victims of road collisions and lawn mower damage.
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Because of their potential to carry rabies, specialized protocol dictates how to handle situations that involve bats.
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Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, foxes.
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Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, skunks.
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If you find a duckling or gosling alone, search for a nearby parent and try to safely reunite them. If you find multiple ducklings or goslings, contain them by placing them under a laundry basket. Wait to see if the mother returns. If she does not return, contact one of the rehabilitators listed below.
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Following the passage of the Deer Management Act in 1974, Connecticut established a limited, conservative hunting season to allow for use of the deer resource and for continued population growth.
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A review of non-lethal management options for urban deer populations.
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References and Suggested Readings
A list of references and suggested reading on urban deer management.
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Managing Urban Deer in Connecticut
Providing communities and residents concerned about overabundant deer populations with facts about deer and deer management in urban and suburban areas.