Found a hurt doe.


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Last night before it got to dark a doe and her two fawns came out of the woods and fed on the bank in front of our house.

The doe had a bad limp, wasn't putting any pressure on it at all. I don't think she'll make it and try and feed her fawns to. The fawns are eatting grass and akerns now, but I think I need to take the doe. Cause she's hurting.

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Re: Found a hurt doe.

You would be surprised at what they can live with. I took a buck a few years back that had all 4 feet missing. He was running on stumps and ran like mad. The stumps were all healed over so I knew it wasn't fresh injuries.

I have also taken deer with 3 legs, 4th had been broken off just below the knee, and was totally healed.

The fawns should do just fine on their own at this point anyhow. They may miss mom for awhile, but usually just team up with other young deer and does.

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A buddy of my took a deer that had a broken off aluminum arrow in it. Had no idea of it untill he went to field dress her. Deer can survive incredible things, just look at how fast their blood begins to clot. As for the doe, I'd leave her be, unless you want to take her. But if its not neccessary, dont do it.

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HunterCasey, A Friend of mine and me just had a conversation about what I'm going to tell you.

Shoot what makes You happy and for the Reasons You feel are Justified.

If you feel like your doing something you can be proud of thats legal...Nothing anyone can say should change your mind wink.gif

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