Keep your distance, the Mom’s are protecting their young.
Boulder Open Space and Mountain Park rangers are warning residents to stay away from unruly mother deer this week, after responding to at least six reports of aggressive female mule deer chasing after homeowners and passers-by who happened upon their resting spots.
It’s birthing season for most deer, ranger supervisor Pete Taylor said, and that means dealing with animals that are acting on instinct more than usual.
“The deer are giving birth, and they like to give birth in people’s yards,” Taylor said. “When people go out to use their yards, the deer can be aggressive.”
