![Boy feeding a wild squirrel](https://images.dnr.state.mn.us/fish_wildlife/banners2/feedingwildlife.jpg)
The irony of the well-intentioned act
Please help your local deer, elk, wild turkey and other wildlife by not helping with handouts of food. It's the responsible thing to do.![Deer that died from eating from a feed pile](https://images.dnr.state.mn.us/fish_wildlife/features/deadfeddeer.jpg)
No food allowed
Providing deer with food can be a feel good act, particularly in the depths of winter. But feeding often does more harm than good.Find out why & how »