Keep Utah Wildlife Wild

While exploring Beaver County, either roadside or deep in the backcountry, there’s a good chance you’ll run into some wildlife. From the littlest chipmunk to a bear, it’s possible in Beaver County. 

However, as amazing as these encounters may seem, we have to remember that all animal encounters, no matter how big or small, need to be handled with care. If not, you and the animal could be put in harm’s way. 

Keep a Safe Distance

You should keep a safe distance from all wildlife. But if you run into a large animal, stay at least 30 yards away, especially if you encounter a mother with her babies. 

Pay close attention to their body language too. Animals will give you warning clues if you’re too close, such as pinning their ears back or shuffling their feet. 

The best thing to do when you spot a large animal is to stop moving and let the animal take the lead. They’ll usually walk away from you. Then, back away slowly, facing them if they’re a predator. 

Please know that chasing animals is illegal, and if an animal behaves aggressively, it could be hurt, sick, or caring for a little one that you can’t see.

Leave Those Babies Alone

In spring, babies can be found by themselves, leaving people to assume they’ve been abandoned. It’s very important to not touch these babies and to leave them be. Baby animals are not only okay being left alone for a while, it’s often done intentionally. Ninety-nine percent of the time, the mom comes back. By removing these babies, humans cause far more harm than good. 

Don’t Feed Wildlife

It’s illegal to feed wild animals in Colorado because creatures that get fed stop foraging and lose their natural ability to take care of themselves. In most cases, it’s a death sentence for that animal.

Feeding the deer and other creatures that wander into your yard isn’t a good idea either. If you’re bringing deer into your yard, it starts bringing everything else that hunts deer into your yard too.