It's baby animal season in central Illinois, and local outdoor authorities are reminding the public to leave wildlife alone - even if you suspect its mother is not going to rescue it.

On the WHOW Morning Show Thursday, Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police Officer Noah Workman told the Hart Media Group people often become concerned about baby animals because they cannot see their mom. 

According to Officer Workman, trying to rescue a baby animal and then letting it back out into nature is not going to help that animal.

Additionally, residents may find animals nesting. There are a couple of options for residents. Officer Workman explains that you can either obtain nuisance permits or hire companies to remove them. He notes that DNR cannot remove animals.

We'll hear from Officer Workman next week on trash build-up at Clinton Lake - a frustration of local DNR authorities.