Fawn Remains at Panguitch Lake South Campground

Date: 9/28/17

Locality: Panguitch Lake South Campground

Directions: Take highway 14 into Cedar Canyon, turn left onto highway 148 toward Cedar Breaks National Monument, turn right onto highway 143 and follow signs for Panguitch Lake South Campground.

Habitat: Mixed conifer forest, mainly composed of douglas fir and ponderosa pine.

Fellow Observers: I was alone during this observation

Time of Day: 15:00

Amount: I was in the area for about 2 hours

Wind: 1

Temp: 40 F

Sky Condition and Precipitation: Overcast, occasional light rainfall

Elevation: ~8,400 feet

Species List: Young Mule Deer fawn remains (Odocoileus hemionus)

Comments: It is unclear whether the bones belonged to a mule deer fawn or a pronghorn fawn. Given the locality, particularly the high elevation, I am inclined to believe it was a deer fawn.

Posted on October 6, 2017 04:27 PM by mariah16