Mother deer are extremely protective when their fawns are vulnerable to predators or other perceived threats. If a fawn is seen, the mother is sure to be close by. Do not approach a fawn and never pick one up.
Does often stash their youngsters while they’re off feeding, but they do not abandon fawns. If one is seen lying in the grass off a trail, it is doing just fine. Do not pick it up.
A mother deer is wary of people who get close to her young and can attack. A deer’s perception of a threat goes even higher when it sees a dog. Every year, there are close calls or attacks when people are out walking dogs and wildlife have young nearby.
If you are concerned about a wild animal, do not touch it or pick it up. Instead, call the closest CPW office or local animal protection services.