RE: Ethical fawn question?
 

You are wrong. There are states that outlaw taking spotted fawns. LA. is one for sure. It may be legal where you are, but it's not legal in every state. Once the last spot is gone, it's the hunters choice.

RE: Ethical fawn question?
 

Don's correct...and I live in a state where the season opens in early September.

Just a personal decision.....and NOT based on "ethics"....if it doesnt have spots....mama AND the doe are fair game. No issues if you shoot one with spots, either. But can I get an invitation to dinner?

RE: Ethical fawn question?
 

Have at it all you want, from what i have read, after about 3 months old, which is the age when they switch to hard foods full time, they are able to live on their own.

RE: Ethical fawn question?
 

I know I will probably get flamed for this,but why kill a fawn?

Most guys on here hunt for the challenge and I just don't see the challenge in a fawn. Plus, the fawn will produce more deer in the future, right? I could understand whacking a fawn if disease or population issues were a problem. Either way, I'm not going to get upset.

RE: Ethical fawn question?
 

I'm not gonna flame you. Instead...I'll educate you.

I kill female fawns for these reasons......

I cite the latter in your second scenario.

Plus.....it's legal. They taste great! And......"Challenge" never enters into the equation.

RE: Ethical fawn question?
 

deer populations increase every year...even with hunting....fawns + bow= meat on the table. shoot what you want, pass up what you want....there just deer;).. dang... you could be the first trophy spike hunter j/k. some hunters don't get the same amount of time in the woods as others, there fore they might not be as selective when it comes time to shoot.

RE: Ethical fawn question?
 

In PA here last year they opened a doe only season for 2 weeks before the open of the actual archery season. I saw a fawn with visible spots in september. I would not shoot the doe.. I didnt feel comfortable.. I will shoot a yearling/fawn doe that year vs the mature doe. How do you know that the fawn will be able to re produce? Im not saying I always shoot small/young doe just something a wildlife biologist said during a meeting at my gun club.

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At least in this area, by early September the fawns are feeding by themselves in the field next to my house, so I would think they are good to go.

RE: Ethical fawn question?
 

If you can get multiple antlerless tags, the fawns make great table fare! Just a good idea to let the bb's pass,never know if he'll grow into the next booner.

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Great eating!! Not to mentiona REAL EASY DRAG.:DAny antlerless deer is legal in Pa.;)