(Salem, OR) -- This is the time of year when deer and elk give birth, so forest visitors may spot calves or fawns left alone while their mothers go off to feed. ODF-and-W says this is normal and people should not assume the animals are orphaned. Removing an animal from the wild is not only bad for its natural development but also illegal. If there's an encounter with a deer or elk, especially with young, give them space, keep pets leashed and away and enjoy viewing from a distance.