Would you shoot??

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  1. dstever66

    dstever66 Weekend Warrior

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    I was just wondering if you guys would shoot a big doe if it can in with a fawn?
     
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    PSEREVENGEMAN Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Why not? We dump 35 baldies per year hopeful bambi stands around for a second arrow.
     
  3. okcaveman

    okcaveman Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'd take whichever gave me a shot first
     
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    Honestly no I would not. But come late fall/early winter is when I shoot most of my does.
     
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    It most likely would find a way to cope on its own. Animals are very adaptable


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    Yes I would

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    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    Early season I would not. Late season I would.
     
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    Wiscohunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    In September or October I wouldn't. I would wait til closer to the rut when the doe's have hopefully kicked the fawns.
     
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    adrenaline_attack28 Weekend Warrior

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    Yeah if I'm trying to manage doe in that area...
     
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    Parker70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Early season I'd whack the fawn. Just put your pin on one of the spots and let it rip. Too hot to be messing with a big nanny when it's 90 degrees. When cools down a little I'll whack both if given the chance. By the time any archery season comes in most any fawn can take care of itself.
     
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    grnhd Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Nope. I'd shoot the fawn,easier to drag out and much tenderer.
    Here is the way I look at it,we shoot ducks that are a few months old, squirrels that are a few months old,rabbits that are a few months old,doves that are a few months old...you get the idea. Why should a deer with spots be any different? Its legal,we all know that it will be more tender than an old doe. Shoot the better eatin' deer man!
     
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    Same here.
     
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    Arrowed my 1st deer ever last yrs opening morning. She was a lone yearling. Easy to carry out and butcher. And I didn't get another shot the rest of the year cause I only get out when invited by my buddy who has a tiny plot to hunt on.
     
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    I would not
     
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    stillmanchad Weekend Warrior

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    My thoughts exactly....now if she's alone that's another story! BHOD!
     
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    BACKSTRAPASSASSIN Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Spots are a not .... no spots are a y not

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    Yes I would
     
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    Yes I would, the fawn will be just fine. I fill bad if its late and she is pregnant. However she is bait in a few weeks for the bucks. I like to get it done early on. I dont feel to bad for to long thou, meat in the freezer.
     
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    Yes. The yearling will be adopted by another doe. Have you ever used a fawn bleat to attract a momma? I have and it works. They come running when they think a fawn is lost or distressed.
     
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    Heck yes .... the fawn would get a pass always
     

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