Just wondering if anyone in here is educated on the size of a deer fetus in corresponding with it's age? A friend of mine harvested a doe on Sunday night December 19th and I was assisting with the field dressing. Inside, I found a "fetus" the size of my thumb (I guess about 2" or so). I was just wondering how long ago breeding took place?

I took Fish & Wildlife Management in college and from what you described and what I can remember I would estimate the fetus is around 25-30 days old. Hope this helps?

November 22nd

man, ya'lls rut must be early. Where are you from? The rut down here in alabama hasn't even started yet

That's what is so hard about reading articles or asking advice on the rut for a specific area. Texas is considered the South and we are famous for our "South Texas Bucks", but Texas is a big state and we do not all hunt down south.

So, South Texas usually has their rut in December. In fact, a friend of mine said the rut at his place (South Texas) has just kicked in this week.