I think the fawns have the ability to survive just fine,, the only problem ive noticed is that they dont have the smarts that they doe would have taught them,, so they seem to not be as afraid of people,, and if they arent protected they become easy to take by someone who is hunting them.. We try to protect them and only take mature animals but when they wander out by the road or off the farm they are fair game for the neighbors,, that said,, I dont take does if I see young ones with her but will take some if they dont have fawns with them,