Although I don't agree with that hunter's alleged bravado concerning the injured state of the deer he'd stuck (that's the worst part), we need to be careful about mandating any further limitations than what constitutes a 'legal deer'. Did he break the law...no, was he within his rights...yes, would you or I care to harvest such a deer...nope.

True, I would never shoot a fawn, but then again I don't care to shoot does or even small or average bucks. Would it be fair or wise of me to demand other hunters subscribe to my standards?...of course not, our deer herds would be a wreck. I'm thankful many hunters harvest the necessary numbers of does to control carrying capacities, improve the buck/doe ratio, and reduce risk of disease.

Besides, that fawn will provide far better venison than my 5 1/2-6 1/2 year old buck any day haha.