A fawn with spots is illegal most everywher I've heard of. But technically a deer is still a fawn until it's first birthday at which point it becomes a yearling. I think the thread starter meant a fawn deer somewhere between losing spots and yearling.

I won't go out looking to shoot one but I would definitely not hesitate if the right oppurtunity presented itself simply because I love to cook venison and that is some of the best meat you will ever eat. My stomach tends to override all of the mushy "Awww look at the cute deer stuff." That's just me though, I love the cute little crock pot stuffers, not like the way I love my dog or anything more like the way I love mashed potatoes and gravy.