Ethical fawn question?
07-01-2008, 10:34 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Ethical fawn question?
ORIGINAL: robbcayman
I want to do the ethical thing and what is also best for the herd population. I have no desire to take out a fawn, but I have seen abig mother doe I wouldn't mind taking out. 
I have heard from a few friends if I kill the doe the fawns will die too.
ORIGINAL: buttonbuckmaster
I've never understood the whole ethical thing when it regards doing something legal. Sounds like someone wants to whale on some runts, yetfeels the need to getprior approval from the masses.
I've never understood the whole ethical thing when it regards doing something legal. Sounds like someone wants to whale on some runts, yetfeels the need to getprior approval from the masses.
I have heard from a few friends if I kill the doe the fawns will die too.
If you want to shoot a doe or fawn you have my blessing
07-01-2008, 10:37 AM
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RE: Ethical fawn question?
GMMAT has posted a copy of an email he received a reply to from his local game biologist. I don't remember what the exact time frame was, but....It was very clear that by the time fall rolled around the fawns are perfectly capable of fending for themselves.
Just to add another spin on things.....Why not shoot the fawn? Ever had backstraps from one? If you have, you know what I'm sayin....
Just to add another spin on things.....Why not shoot the fawn? Ever had backstraps from one? If you have, you know what I'm sayin....
07-01-2008, 10:43 AM
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RE: Ethical fawn question?
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07-01-2008, 11:00 AM
#17
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Ethical fawn question?
ORIGINAL: buttonbuckmaster
Thats what its all about!!My uncle would be proud of ya, he usually shoots 3 or 4 of those a year to smoke. He doesn't call them fawns, he calls them "smaller targets" LOL.
Thats what its all about!!
My uncle would be proud of ya, he usually shoots 3 or 4 of those a year to smoke. He doesn't call them fawns, he calls them "smaller targets" LOL.
07-01-2008, 11:02 AM
#18
Dominant Buck
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RE: Ethical fawn question?
ORIGINAL: robbcayman
I want to do the ethical thing and what is also best for the herd population. I have no desire to take out a fawn, but I have seen abig mother doe I wouldn't mind taking out.
I have heard from a few friends if I kill the doe the fawns will die too.
ORIGINAL: buttonbuckmaster
I've never understood the whole ethical thing when it regards doing something legal. Sounds like someone wants to whale on some runts, yetfeels the need to getprior approval from the masses.
I've never understood the whole ethical thing when it regards doing something legal. Sounds like someone wants to whale on some runts, yetfeels the need to getprior approval from the masses.
I have heard from a few friends if I kill the doe the fawns will die too.
07-01-2008, 11:03 AM
#19
Typical Buck
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RE: Ethical fawn question?
I also don't believe this is an "ethics" thread! There is nothing about shooting a fawn with spots/no spots that is illegal that I am aware of. It is just a matter of personal opinion whether to shoot the adult doe or not or to shoot the fawn or not.
If the fawn(s)seem to be old enough to provide for themselves and don't appear to be sick or feeble, I would think thatthe adult doe makes a great target. It may come down to what you want/need to keep your deer herd balanced!
On a personal note, I don't shoot the fawn(s). With or without spots! That's my right as a law abiding ethical hunter, and it's just the choice that I make. I equally don't care if any other licensed hunter does make the choice to shoota fawn.I would not think any less of a hunter who does decide to shoot it. As I stated earlier, it's just a personal choice that each hunter makes and is entitled to make.
If the fawn(s)seem to be old enough to provide for themselves and don't appear to be sick or feeble, I would think thatthe adult doe makes a great target. It may come down to what you want/need to keep your deer herd balanced!
On a personal note, I don't shoot the fawn(s). With or without spots! That's my right as a law abiding ethical hunter, and it's just the choice that I make. I equally don't care if any other licensed hunter does make the choice to shoota fawn.I would not think any less of a hunter who does decide to shoot it. As I stated earlier, it's just a personal choice that each hunter makes and is entitled to make.
