Would you take the shot/doe?

[Buck154]

All depends on if I have a big shooter on camera or not. Early season is a great time to get a good mature buck but that changes fast so you can't wait. Most of the fawns will have no problem living with out milk. The state want you to shoot more, to many.  

[smoking gun]

I don't believe in the dry doe philosophy.most does will breed and most will have 2 to 3 fawns.some will drop earlier then some there is 2 ruts 3 ruts in jersey.the fawn I passed up yesterday was a 40lb animal and could easily survive on its own.the doe I shot last year for eab had a fawn with her and he was a regular visitor the duration of the season.this year he is a spike and would you know out of all the deer that frequented my setup last season he was the most cautious and always came in knowing something wasn't right.the survival rate for abandoned fawns Is pretty high.the fawns will make it they will join other does.if I have a doe with some fawns and they're big fawns starting to lose spots im sorry but mom is going for a ride in the back of a chevy to the butcher.its proper management you wanna take out older deer whether doe or buck.those fawns will make it so ya good shot 

[Lphunsjr]

Right or wrong,,,,,I would not

[Cousin Brown]

Each to their own. There is no right or wrong answer.  Just try & make a good shot on whatever deer you decide to take.

[bushden]

NO ! But that's just me

[bucky]

How do you know if its a dry doe, maybe her fawns are playing on the other side of the woods

[trapoholic]

No! Never again!

[hunterbob1]

I've harvested many deer in my lifetime!! Never  a spotted one! Come to think of it I don't think any doe's with fawns. I haven't hunted deer in the last 5 years. Call it what you will but the pursuit, challenge killer instinct faded. I'm going to give it another try this year. I was never ever a trophy hunter!! Many lean years where money was tight putting food on the table!$7.50 to $12.50 Big game license fees in that span era was a godsent! Same as it was at the turn of the 19th century but without regulations the whitetail deer in NJ became nearly extinct. It wasn't until hunting for deer was allowed again untill like 1950ish? My opinion of what you choose to shoot is your choice! Legal of course. My opinion do it don't only matters to me in my conscience I won't be a Karen and point fingers. Message to the new hunters they're out there for the first year looking to shoot a deer. My best wishes to you and your first attempt overcoming Buck fever. 😆👍

[tpr1921]

Absolutely. The fawns will not be adversely affected and if the fawn or fawns are button bucks then more than likely they will not be displaced later due to Doe social pressure. 

[Michael Britt]

16 hours ago, jumpthestring said:

Real men don't shoot does with fawns... or fawns for that matter.

You mean "woke men"

[Michael Britt]

14 hours ago, Eyesofthewoods said:

Nothing quite like veal of venison so yes!  During rifle in PA you can shoot the mother and the yearlings would hang around not knowing making for easy pickings.  That being said I won’t shoot a deer with spots. 

My cousin calls fawns "milk-fed veal" 🤣

[JFC1]

16 hours ago, Roon said:

Lol then you obviously have more money or time on your hands then me.

Same amount of money to cut if paying and less time on your own but with a small return.

Good night mama

cut it yourself get the milky white meat and tender fawn liver

[Swedish Hunter]

I would not, due to the way I was taught. But I realise there is plenty science that the fawns will be ok. I would rather shoot a fawn but not this early in the season. To each his own I guess.

[MPSR]

Nope and Nope.

shoot the doe and the others are considered dead up north with Yote populations. 

[Lunatic]

Yes