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Old 11-20-2004 | 04:56 PM
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Al Barrs
 
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Default RE: shooting does

Most state funting seasons are set so that most yearlings that are orphaned by the loss of its mother during the hunting season will be able to survive. That said, if the youngster still has any spots on it I would pass on the doe. I once had a clear shot in Camp Blanding to arrow the largest FL doe I ever saw when out walked three yearlings. I didn't have the heart to shoot her. I have seen does with one and two but few with 3. She deserved a repreive. But, it is necssary to havest does when their population so out number bucks that many aren't bred. You can see does during bow season without a fawn or yearling and I always take those when it is legal to do so...
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