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An Ounce of Prevention: Garden Organically. Poisons on insects, seeds and fruits build up in birds’ bodies, eventually killing or crippling them.
Spare that Tree: Postpone pruning or cutting it down until after the nesting season - the middle of November and December are the safest times.
Keep Pets under Control: Dogs and cats that are allowed to run loose, kill or injure large numbers of wild animals every year.
Don't Litter: Animals can get caught in it or be attracted to food on litter. When litter is along roadways, animals attracted to it can be hit by vehicles.
Avoid Hazards: Spilled antifreeze, discarded fishing line, open containers of any kind of liquid, to name just a few, can kill. Clean it up!
No Free Nests: Keep animals out of your chimney and your house. If they do get into the chimney don’t light a fire; call a chimney cleaning service. Attics and crawl spaces are choice nest sites; cover the openings to these areas with 1/4" mesh wire. Be sure all animals are out before sealing off the last entry area.
Be a Good Scout: Help turtles cross the road. Move them in the direction they were going. They'll go that way again.
Let Them be Wild and Free: Wild animals don't make good pets. They become aggressive as they mature, can carry disease and it's against the law to keep wild animals!
Hunt Responsibly: Don't shoot non-game species. Report violations to the Wildlife Resources Commission at 1-800-662-7137.
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