For a few years now, I have let them go as did you. But after talking with many others on the subject I've decided to shoot away. If the fawns haven't learned the area, food sources and escape routes good enough yet....they won't at all. You don't certainly think they spend 100% of the time with mom, do you? She's off doing her thing and they are off doing theirs. Someone eluded to the fact they don't want to shoot mom....would you not shoot dad if he walked by? Come on!! We are living in a day and age where we need complete families.