RE: Let does with fawns go?
 

After opening morning today, if the doe hadn't of spooked, she would have been down, but the reason being is because my g-parents want the crop damage to stop or at least decrease, and in order to do that- even bambi's and their mothers need to be shot.

RE: Let does with fawns go?
 

Interesting, thanks for the responses everyone. I think I made the right choice to let the doe walk since the fawn did not appear to be very big. The doe smelled where I walked in and she turned and walked back where she came from. The fawn stayed behind though, so maybe she's mature enough to make it on her own. Oh well, I guess I just have to go hunting more now:D

RE: Let does with fawns go?
 

I won't pass a mom with fawns. They'll be fine.

RE: Let does with fawns go?
 

Shoot 'em both.

RE: Let does with fawns go?
 

If a doe has a fawn right on her heels and it is obivious it isn't weened yet, I just don't have the heart to take the doe. Now if the fawns are far enough along to be just following mom around at a distance and just seems like anouther deer and the doe is paying it no attention the doe is mine. I killed a doe like that 2 years ago during rifle season.

RE: Let does with fawns go?
 

I personally have passed many doe with fawns. With that said, I may be changing my ways. I just read an article in Bowhunting that said that the fawns are more likely to stay in the birthplace range if they are orphaned. Therefore, if one of the fawns is a big buck (eventually) it will have a better chance of staying close by if mom isn't around. There was more good info on shooting doe also. Good article.

RE: Let does with fawns go?
 

Last year, during the late season, I had a doe and fawn come into my stand, they ate side by side as the snow fell, covering them and the trees. It was like a living Christmas card. I drew my bow, but just couldn't ruin the scene, even though I had not shot a deer that season. I wish I would have had a camera! This year we have an earn-a-buck thing going on. Can't shoot a buck until you tag a doe. I am planning on shooting the fawn if a doe and fawn come in. There are planty of tags up here in Wisconsin. I just don't feel good about leaving a fawn alone to try to make it through the winter. However, I'll see what the situation dictates in the field.

RE: Let does with fawns go?
 

Up to you, but i would definitely take the harvest. This time of year is not going to get any more prime until the Rut.

RE: Let does with fawns go?
 

I just cant bring myself to do it.

RE: Let does with fawns go?
 

I believe fawns are old enough to make it on their own once season opens. The only thing that could affect a decision is the amount of food available. Personally, I'm looking for a doe with buck fawns. I've looked into relocation, when does push away their buck fawns they relocate 5 to 25 miles away. If you're able to take their mother the chance of them staying near or on your property is greater. Buck fawns are also larger and I believe more suitable to make it on their own, other deer are harsh and the lower on the pecking order the less "quality" food available due to larger deer chasing them off.