The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is used to herding a few stray elk, deer or cougars that have wandered into neighborhoods to check out the scenery, or more than likely grab a bite to eat because the snow is so deep in their own backyard.
Earlier this month, the division instituted emergency feeding operations at 11 locations in Rich County and at one location in Summit County, the first time since 2017 the agency has had to take this kind of action because of deep snow and declining body fat conditions of the animals.
"Deer will eat hay, but if that is their only source of feed during the winter they can have a very difficult time digesting it," Christensen said. "We often find dead deer with stomachs filled with hay. We appreciate people wanting to help the deer, but we strongly discourage people from feeding hay or other things to deer."Jolley said deer and elk conditions will continue to be monitored across Utah.
To help protect the deer, conservation officers in northern Utah are doing extra patrols in areas where deer congregate in the winter. Intentionally harassing wildlife is a Class B misdemeanor in Utah. Those cited face a fine of up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail.
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