ORIGINAL: GregH
Atlas, let me teach you something. During the breeding period, the fawns are chased off only for the length of time that it takes for her to get bred. After the mission is accomplished, the fawns rejoint the doe, Even the buck fawns. Usually does hang around in family units and when one is being tended by a buck, the tended does fawns willhang aroundwith an adult sister or aunt. The buck fawns will be dispersed in the spring, just before birthing. I hope this helps.
That doesn't jive with what I have seen.
It is rare to see does with their little ones still in tow this late in the year. I have my own deer herd that visits my property on a daily basis so I have been fortunate enough to be able to observe them in the woods and all year round in my yard as well.
Not saying you are wrong because I am sure you are going by what you have seen (I hope)............just that I have not witnessed the same.