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Old 09-10-2002 | 11:00 AM
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MJL927
 
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You've got antlerless only tags. A doe walks out but there are fawns with her. Do you let her walk? What if you fear not getting another opportunity to tag a deer? I've read that orphaned deer will often adapt and find ways to survive. They sometimes become adopted by other does. Would that factor into your decision?

I was faced with a similar situation last night. I decided to just enjoy watching the fawns play. As it turns out, I was hunting from the ground and all three of the deer worked into a position whereby they were less than 30 feet from me at times. Very rewarding in itself. Eventually, Mommy busted me when the wind turned. Also saw several turkeys and an owl!

-Mike
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