RE: Taking does early?
I like to try and take two does bowhunting in October. I don't however like to shoot a doe that has fawns. I know at this stage the fawns can better take care of themselves, but without the mother they are much more likely to be taken by predators. I have shot does with fawns in the past, but felt bad about it. I usually wait for a yearling or a maiden doe with no fawns. If I mistakenly shoot a doe that has a fawn or fawns I will get over it, but I prefer not to do so on purpose. That's just my preference.