I shot a doe with a fawn (no spots) about 15 years ago. The little fawn ran around
bleating a calling for its mama. I waited for about 30 minutes and then went to track the big doe. When I got within about 75 yards of her I saw the young one standing about 10 ft. from her. It finally took off into the brush when I approached.
The whole thing kind of bothered me so from then on I try to make sure its a dry doe before I shoot. I think the what is meant by the term " dry doe" is any doe without a fawn whether or not she has milk.