It's baby animal season in Illinois the Department of Natural Resources is sending reminders when you encounter a baby animal and no mom is in sight.

On the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday, DNR Conservation Police Captain John Williamson told Regional Radio they receive calls all the time in the spring for responses to baby animals without a mom in sight.

Capt. Williamson reminds animals will leave their young during the day while the pursue food. He notes, more often than not, they return.

Capt. Williamson says there are professionals that will help animals that need rehabbed or rescued to recover and get ready for life in nature.