Hillbilly Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Found out that the doe that busted me on my first hunt this year has one buck fawn. I didn't see the other fawn but I would hope its also a buck fawn. Someone said that I should take the mother out because she'll run that buck fawn off.... When she passes me again she's gonna be hurtin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns. Part 2. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyman Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns. Part 2. I say whack her! One other point, i don't understand the reasoning behind wanting a Buck to stay in the area where he was born. There is a biological reason their mom "runs them off", Deer live in a matriarchal society where the females "rule the roost" so to speak. The females in the average deer herd are comprised almost entirely of a dominant female and her sisters and female offspring. Unless there is a reason that in-breeding is desirable that i am unaware of, you want the young bucks to disperse from the area where they were born. Otherwise, they will be breeding with their Sisters and Aunts. Just my $.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns. Part 2. Goodluck, once again though I would pass the doe. Her running your button buck off, isnt as bad as a big buck coming to breed her during the rut, and shes no where to be found but in your freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns. Part 2. When one buck leaves another one enters. It is a fair exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thayer Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns. Part 2. Whack her...if your area is holding does, and this one is having healthy twins...then she is probably very educated on hunting in the area and she will pass on this avoidance behavior to her offspring and others....and old educated doe is a bad thing for a hunter...whack the old doe, maintain your habitat, and look for bucks to cruise your area in search of does. These younger does might get confused and confine themselves to your area, even when spooked, due to not being led by the older doe. Just speculation, but I have to add another point of view... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaDeRonDa Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns. Part 2. That would be a wise choice if you take her. The buck fawn will be much less likely to walk several miles away to find new turf. As far as inbreeding is concerned. Keeping that buck could be an advantage and not a disadvantage. Indreeding is NOT always bad though within the human race we see it as a no no. Harvest her and be careful to not harvest her fawns later in the season. Since momma may not be around as the "flag" to fawns a quick shot later in the year may not be the wise choice if you are looking to fill another doe tag. Also, if you do harvest her inform your friends and family of the buck fawn. Take care Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns. Part 2. Agreed take her the 1st chance you can. Not sure how true this is but I was told if a fawn has no spots then they are basically ready to be on there own anyways. Sounds a bit off but I bet not to far. If they are to young then other mature does will adopt younger fawns. i have seen this many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns. Part 2. Definitely take her out. This way like you said, she won't run that buck off and he'll stick around. I have been watching a doe with twin buck fawns and if I'm offered the shot, I'm gonna take her out to keep the bucks around. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyman Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns. Part 2. [ QUOTE ] As far as inbreeding is concerned. Keeping that buck could be an advantage and not a disadvantage. Indreeding is NOT always bad though within the human race we see it as a no no. [/ QUOTE ] In general, inbreeding IS a bad thing. A quick Google search on the word inbreeding should clear up any confusion as to the detrimental effects of inbreeding on a given population or species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Re: Taking a doe with twin fawns. Part 2. [ QUOTE ] Goodluck, once again though I would pass the doe. Her running your button buck off, isnt as bad as a big buck coming to breed her during the rut, and shes no where to be found but in your freezer. [/ QUOTE ] ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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