We shoot a ton of does each season...trying to thin them out. A few buttons get taken as well, shot for does. Most buttons are easily recognized at close ranges. I have no problem when I' m bowhunting. I will scope their heads with my binocs. I haven' t yet shot one during bow season that was a button.

During gun season however, it can be more difficult...especially when they are at a distance, or moving. I guess the best way to lessen the chance, is to check out their heads....adult does have a longer head/face...fawns have a real short looking head/face. Adult does have big ears as well. Also, if you try and only shoot a larger deer...then your chances go way up that it is a doe (unless it' s a buck that shed already [:' (]). When in doubt, don' t shoot if you aren' t sure....assuming you absolutely don' t want any buttons taken.