Just so I'm clear on this...was the nightcrawler hunter wearing blaze orange? Isn't that the requirement during deer season?

As for the original, but not forgotten, subject of the thread--sounds like the guy had a good old button-buck fever brain fart. Probably saw the button by himself, had no other obvious reference to gauge the size, and said "that's a doe". The guy may have been hunting several times over the years, but doesn't sound like an experienced hunter. Just an experienced sitter. Also had to be thinking that having been put in a hot spot by the good Doctor would be his best bet for taking a deer, and coming out of the woods empty handed was not an option. If he's worth his salt, he knows that he screwed the pooch and will bring the subject up on his own. Otherwise, he'll probably be too ashamed to ask to go again.

BTW, Doc, did you swap your ex to NY? Sounds like he's got a serious burr when it comes to you!