ORIGINAL: doughboysigep
I personally have passed many doe with fawns. With that said, I may be changing my ways. I just read an article in Bowhunting that said that the fawns are more likely to stay in the birthplace range if they are orphaned. Therefore, if one of the fawns is a big buck (eventually) it will have a better chance of staying close by if mom isn't around. There was more good info on shooting doe also. Good article.
I have heard this on and off before. Within the last year, I have read several articles that address the fact the fawn will be more likely to stay in its original home range if the mother is not there to push it out.
I think it makes sense, and if the occasion presents itself, I believe I will harvest the doe this year.