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4621 Apperson Dr., Rhinelander, WI 54501

Welcome to INSTINCTS

May 2015 Vol 5:2

“The newsletter helping you follow your Wild Instincts.”

Baby Season At the time of this writing we have 37 baby squirrels. Yep. That’s just squirrels.

Add baby bear, bunnies, raccoons, birds and we have Baby Season!

There was a cluster of tree trimming activities in late April which resulted in litter after litter of squirrels being admitted when

their nest trees were cut down.

Three five-day old flying squirrels were admitted after their

nest tree was cut down.

This litter of raccoons were found in a plastic bucket left by

the side of the road.

This litter of raccoons was found in a cardboard box in the

woods. Their eyes were still closed.

We also had a number of raccoon litters that were obviously taken by humans and

left to “let nature take its course”. Thankfully, other humans found them and brought them to us!



Jefferson Award

We are thrilled to announce our very own Mark Naniot was Marshfield Clinic and Newsline 9 Jefferson Awards winner for May

2015. There is a 13 member committee that chooses recipients. This is a big deal!!! It was quite a surprise to us and we are

humbled and honored Mark was recognized for all his hard work and the work of Wild

Instincts. Thank you to Marshfield Clinic and Newsline 9.

To see the Newsline 9 video clip click HERE.

More Bats We have mentioned bats and their current situation in the last few newsletters. White-

nose Syndrome has put cave bats on the threatened and endangered lists. White-

nose syndrome in Wisconsin has spread from an initial infestation in Grant County last year to four more counties announced

by the WDNR just last week. Not only has it been found in the southwestern part of the state, it’s also

been found in Door County in the northeastern part of Wisconsin and the

fungus that causes the disease has been found in caves in Iowa, Dodge and Lafayette counties.

White-nose syndrome has killed more than 5.7 million bats in eastern North America.

Bats pollinate, disperse seeds and consume massive quantities of insects so this disease

is of huge concern. As part of the research into bats and White-

nose syndrome in Wisconsin, all the bats we overwintered were banded before their release.

For a video of the process click HERE

Culver’s Share Night

Come on down to Culver’s in Rhinelander on Wednesday, June 17 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Some of the supporters and staff from Wild Instincts will be greeting guests and delivering food orders.

Ruby will also be visiting with guests on the outside patio.

Part of the sales for that time frame will donated to Wild Instincts. The more people that come down, the more proceeds Wild

Instincts will receive. Not that you needed another reason to

enjoy Culver’s wide variety of delicious food and custard, but supporting Wild Instincts should be a perfect one!

IN HONOR OF/IN MEMORY OF

Donations have been received ~In Memory of Elaine Tabor

~In Memory of Doris Larson

http://www.waow.com/category/177808/jefferson-awards

https://youtu.be/zSyiBt9P8oA



WANTED: Fish and Venison We generally get most of our fish from ice

anglers over the winter. The last two consecutive winters were not conducive for

lots of ice fishing. This has left us with a deficit of fish. Add to that an influx of patients that eat

fish and viola, we are DESPERATE for fish. Whole fish is wonderful. Frozen fish, too. This is a wonderful excuse to have the

enjoyment of going fishing without having the work of cleaning them.

Get out and fish for a wild patient! In addition, if you are looking for space in your freezer, we are extremely low on

venison!

Share the Road We’re getting to the time of year in the Northwoods when animals and their young

are starting to move about. Many wildlife parents are having to range

farther to find food for themselves or their young. They will likely be crossing the road. Remember if you hit an adult animal with

your car at this time of year, you may be also killing the young that depend on it. If you kill an adult female mammal who is

nursing, most likely her young, who isn’t even with her, will die as a collateral victim.

Turtles are also moving along and across roadways to lay their eggs; hitting a female turtle will wipe out her entire clutch with

her.

Three turtles that have been hit by cars.

Slow down. Be aware of what is near the shoulders of the roadway. Pay attention to

your driving, especially near dawn and dusk, when many animals are most active.

If you can’t avoid hitting a wild animal on the road or see someone else hit and run, here are some tips to help:

1. Keep yourself safe first. Pull your car

to the shoulder and turn on your

blinkers. Do not run out into traffic. 2. Observe the animal from a safe

distance first. Approaching too quickly can scare the animal, often back into traffic, making matters

worse. 3. If it is something small like a rabbit

or turtle you can safely retrieve, get it to us ASAP.

4. If it is an eagle, fox, deer or other

mammal, use your cellphone to call us for specific instructions. Put our

number in your phone so we are on speed dial. 715-362-9453

5. Spread the word to watch for wildlife

on the roadways

Bratwurst for Bunnies?

Those of you who shop at local Trig’s grocery stores will be happy to know it is

now possible for 3% of your purchases to go to Wild Instincts. Trig’s recently announced their new Scrip

program. This program replaces placing your receipts in a bin designated for your

favorite charity. Trig’s will now provide us gift cards to sell to you.

They are available in $50 and $100 amounts and are valid in any of Trig’s five locations.

We will have a few on hand to start as a trial basis. If you’d like to order some,

please give us 48-72 hours to process. Those of you in areas other than Rhinelander, we’d be happy to mail them to

you, however, we would need payment by check in advance. No credit card or online



payments with this program or it would defeat the fundraising aspect.

By using the shopping cards you purchase from us, you’ll be helping provide care for

owls when you purchase those olives. You’re going to buy groceries anyway, why not feed your wild side as well?

Great Horned Owl vs Leghold Trap

We were called the day before Mother’s Day

regarding a Great Horned Owl. They noticed it because when it flew they could hear a

metal chain clanking. He couldn’t fly very high or for very far. He had a #2 leghold trap on his right leg.

Great horned owl young are still being tended to by their parents. Even though this

bird is a male, he would still be hunting extra to help feed the pair’s young. We have no way of knowing if this owl has

a mate for sure, but it is very likely he does. Now the young are at a disadvantage

because one parent is no longer able to provide for the family.

Wounds are healing.



His wounds are healing and he appears to have full use of his foot. We won’t know for

a week or so yet what the outcome of his injury will be. We are guardedly optimistic

he will recover enough to be released.

WISH LIST and AMAZON

We are continually amazed and blessed by all those generous folks out there who take the time to check our list and go shopping.

We’d like to say a big THANK YOU for helping us help them, no matter who you

are out there. Some even see a need and just respond without giving us a chance to list it on our

wish list. Every time we receive an item to help our mission it gives us a great feeling.

We cannot do this without you and your help.

Some select items from our wish list: ~FISH, fresh or frozen, whole or fillets

~VENISON ~Treated 2x6’s (8’ & 10’ lengths) ~Paper Towels

~Liquid Hand Soap ~Dish Soap ~8’ Utility Trailer

~Reusable K cup for Keurig machine for interns

~Fishing poles for the interns Here’s a link to our Amazon Wish List if you’d like to go wild shopping

You DO NOT have to be member of Facebook to follow us on Facebook. You

can follow all our stories, photos and videos without joining Facebook. You simply can’t comment on them unless you are a member

of Facebook. Click on the box to see for yourself.

Summer Interns have arrived. Just in time to help the poor

overworked Spring Interns.

Thank you to Monday Morning Ladies Bowling League! They donated a bin of supplies and $245.00.

This kind of stuff is right up our alley

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Little flying squirrels are growing! Their getting furry and

their eyes are opened. To see a video of them eating, click HERE.

This young fisher was admitted with an eye injury. To watch

a video of her dreaming, click HERE.

Don’t Do It! For the first 6 weeks of life, fawns don’t

travel with mom much, but rather just lie still in the vegetation. Their lack of scent

and spotted camouflage protects them from animal predators, but not from HUMAN predators.

People see something so tiny and helpless looking and feel compelled to step in and help.

PLEASE, if you see a fawn you think may be in trouble. CALL US FIRST for instructions.

We can help you determine if it really is in trouble or if it’s doing what is supposed to do.

Don’t be a kidnapper. The best place for a young one is with its

mom.

https://youtu.be/GXcIngXqS1E

https://youtu.be/-DRc-0RlOrQ



Species 1/1-5/21/15

American Crow 1 American Goldfinch 1 American Robin 2 American Toad 1 Bald Eagle 10 Barred Owl 2 Beaver 1 Big Brown Bat 8 Black Bear 1 Black-capped Chickadee 1 Blandings Turtle 1 Canada Goose 2 Chipping Sparrow 1 Common Raven 1 Cooper's Hawk 1 Eastern Cottontail 33 Eastern Gray Squirrel 29 European Starling 1 Fisher 1 Flying Squirrel (northern/southern combined) 4 Great Blue Heron 1 Great Horned Owl 3 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Hermit Thrush 1 Little Brown Bat 1 Mourning Dove 2 Muskrat 1 Northern Cardinal 2 Pileated Woodpecker 2 Pine Siskin 5 Porcupine 1 Purple Finch 1 Raccoon 21 Red Squirrel 11 Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 Ring-necked Duck 1 Ruffed Grouse 1 Snapping Turtle 2 Swainson's Thrush 1 Turkey Vulture 1 Western Fox Snake 2 Western Painted Turtle 3 White-tailed Deer 1 Total 168

Events Calendar

Rummage Sale, June 6 and 7th at Wild

Instincts from 9:00-3:00 each day. Dog crates, bird cages, full aquarium set-ups,

office supplies and more! Culver’s Share Night, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Wed June 17 at Culver’s in Rhinelander

9th Annual Lupine Junefest, 9:00-3:00 Sat June 19 at Carow Park in Mercer

Presque Isle Country Fair, 10:00-3:00 Sunday June 28 in Presque Isle

Thank You for Helping

Us Help Them!

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