Doe with fawns - Page 1

Posted: 10/23/2013 10:35:30 AM EDT

I have been out several times this season have not seen any bucks yet. I know it's still early for the rut to be in so I have been passing on shooting any doe's.
I've seen plenty of doe's with fawns but not really sure if I should take a doe that has fawns following her around. All the fawns do not have any spots.
So, what is the general "rule of thumb" for shooting a doe with fawns at this point in the season?

Posted: 10/23/2013 11:37:12 AM EDT

[#1]

I usually pass.

Posted: 10/23/2013 12:02:31 PM EDT

[#2]

Pass.

Posted: 10/23/2013 1:38:41 PM EDT

[#3]

Take the fawn. You can cut 'em with a fork!

I usually pass, but usually is the key word. If it's late season and I still have an antlerless tag, I'll take it. This late in the year those fawns should be fine alone.

Posted: 10/23/2013 2:25:18 PM EDT

[#4]

Depends how how late in the season it is and how desperate I am to put some meat in the freezer. If they don't have spots they will be fine alone.

Posted: 10/23/2013 2:29:28 PM EDT

[#5]

By this time of year they shouldn't be suckling and are more a family unit than mom with fawns. They can make it on their own by this time....let arrows fly if you want meat but seeing as it is almost rut I would rather let them walk because more does means more bucks will cruising around.

Posted: 10/23/2013 2:48:01 PM EDT

[#6]

I let them walk.

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