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Show Dogs are threat to deer in spring Division of Wildlife Resources urges dog owners to maintain control of their pets and prevent them from harassing and killing deer. Deer and other wildlife chased by domestic dogs are recurring problems which can be prevented by responsible pet owners. Early spring is a particularly vulnerable period for wildlife recovering after a long winter. After months of moving through snow and browsing on low-quality food, many animals are weak and unable to escape attacking dogs. Pregnant does are especially vulnerable since fetuses are growing rapidly and greatly reduce the females' energy reserves. Expending any excess energy may result in death. Wildlife conservation officers are monitoring the conditions of Utah's wildlife during the spring. They will issue citations to those allowing their dogs to harass andor attack wildlife. |