First of all let me say that I don't believe everything I read.

That being said I read an article by a deer biologist that suggested that the genetics of the does in the herd have as much to do with the quality of the bucks as the bucks do.

It seemed to make sense to me at the time. I understand the philosophy of letting the young bucks walk so they can grow bigger but am wondering what everyone does for the does?

Do you usually pick the mature does or go for one of those many little does that seem to be running around our area?

Would seem to me that it could be just as important to let the mature does walk as the young bucks. If they have made it through a few years they have to have something going for them in the gene department.

Not tring to start a heated discussion (although I can see how this could end up there).

I was just wondering which doe to shoot? Why?

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