Hillbilly Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I know this question got asked, but I was wondering. Since I had an encounter with a doe and her two fawns I was wondering if you all would take the mother out. Her fawns have all their spots off and are very healthy looking fawns. I think they will be ok for winter, but was just curious about what you might have done. There is one more group of a doe and two fawns in the area. Was wondering if these two fawns would be able to survive with the other family of deer.... I personally think they will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123 4/8 P&Y Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? I wouldn't hesitate to take the doe. Especially if I was shooting her to decrease the local deer population. The fawns will probably be old enough that they don't rely on their mother, except to help them spot predators (like yourself!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? Take the doe!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted October 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? [ QUOTE ] I wouldn't hesitate to take the doe. Especially if I was shooting her to decrease the local deer population. The fawns will probably be old enough that they don't rely on their mother, except to help them spot predators (like yourself!). [/ QUOTE ] Thats a big reason why, and the other reason is that she's the radar of all deer, picking up everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? SHOOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? I'd shoot her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterbucks1 Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? Take Her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? I would shoot as long as the spots on the fawns are gone.Generally by the time they loose their spots they can survive on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? If she walks clode enough to me, I'll atleast let an arrow fly her way!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? I saw two fawns with a doe Monday afternoon and they were eating acorns right along side momma. If they are off the milk and eating the big stuff I say put the momma down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QDMAworks4me Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? If she had twin button bucks I would definatly shoot, this will keep them on your property next year because the mother would run them off if she was still alive. I would shoot her myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitcha_some Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? id take out the whole family!!....hey, those yearlings sure are tender! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? No question there....I'd take the doe. The fawns are old enough to fend for themselves at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? Here now, I would not. Reason being the deer numbers here are down a bit and the fawn rate this past year was considerably lower than normal. Does here from what I have seen are still letting what few fawns I have seen nurse. That said, I am pretty certain I will have an opportunity on one of those does that lost their fawns. Really depends on your area and your goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? Personally I would PASS on the does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? Shoot the doe...................If the fawns are weined and eating acorns or grass they will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123 4/8 P&Y Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? [ QUOTE ] Here now, I would not. Reason being the deer numbers here are down a bit and the fawn rate this past year was considerably lower than normal. Does here from what I have seen are still letting what few fawns I have seen nurse. That said, I am pretty certain I will have an opportunity on one of those does that lost their fawns. Really depends on your area and your goals. [/ QUOTE ] Good point. Our deer numbers are never very high so I refrain from killing too many does. A few years back we had a big deer kill from blue tongue. The deer numbers have been down the last few seasons. I'm going to wait until they are back up before I shoot any does. Only big bucks for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? shoot her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyman Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? Whack em' and stack em'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? I give absolutely no consideration to fawns when a doe steps into range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEIOWAARCHER Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? The only time I would question it would be if the deer population had a major decline. Otherwise it wouldn't even cross my mind. I'd shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerkillr777 Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? been there doen that shot her i had the same thing happen to me 2 years agonad i **** the doe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? I had the same thing happen opening morning. The little ones were tagging so close to momma I let her walk. I guess you could say my softer side got the best of me, but 10 minutes later when to mature does walked up I whacked the second one through the hole.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? [ QUOTE ] id take out the whole family!!....hey, those yearlings sure are tender! [/ QUOTE ] AWESOME!! LOL!!!! I'd shoot for sure. Those fawns are gonna be run off shortly anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns??? I'd probably shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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