Determining breed date by measuring fetus

• Dec 14, 2017

• #1

Pilgrim

Senior Member

A doe was shot on our property tonight (12/14/17), and these two fetuses were inside. They measure one inch long. Do any of y'all have one of the measuring tools by QDMA that can tell approximately when this doe was bred?

 

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• Dec 14, 2017

• #2

FOLES55

Senior Member

Wow that’s crazy. I’ve been hunting a long time and never seen that. I’ve never even thought about looking for a fetus either, so might have just missed it maybe.
Thanks for sharing.

 

• Dec 15, 2017

• #3

Russdaddy

Senior Member

DANG that one on top woulda been a goodun' next year!

 

• Dec 15, 2017

• #4

shootemall

Senior Member

She was bred... During the rut! I know, dumb answer, but at least this will be on top again and somebody else might be able to provide an intelligent answer. Thanks for sharing. Btw, did you claim 3 antlerless tags on that?

 

• Dec 15, 2017

• #5

Jim Ammons

Senior Member

Don't have the tool but from the size looks to be 30-45 days.

 

• Dec 15, 2017

• #6

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GottaGetOutdoors

Senior Member

Alabama Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries agency conducted a study for years to better understand rut timing. Biologists collect bred does in the Spring and pull reproductive tracts. A fetus growth chart helps determine average date of doe conception for that area, as well average date of fawn parturition (birth). Data has been collected statewide for many years. Contrary to coffee shop opinions, rut timing remains consistent year-over-year for each area despite weather conditions. For example, average date of conception for my lease in Crenshaw County is Feb 4.

 

• Dec 15, 2017

• #7

humdandy

Banned

End of October.

 

• Dec 15, 2017

• #8

mtnDoc

Member

i've hunted big plantation in south georgia for the last 10 years. We also go in January and shoot does, per their managment plan implemented by a biologist. We measure the fetuses and figure out conception date. Neat tool to use, but for some reason i don't like shooting does that are pregnant.

 

• Dec 15, 2017

• #9

Milkman

Deer Farmer Moderator

Staff member

I think I have that chart on my laptop at home. Now I just gotta remember to post it.

 

• Dec 15, 2017

• #10

digging taters

Member

I came up with November 1st or 2nd

 

• Dec 15, 2017

• #11

Pilgrim

Senior Member

Thanks so much, guys!

 

• Dec 16, 2017

• #12

M

Mako22

BANNED

Russdaddy said:

DANG that one on top woulda been a goodun' next year!

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I agree the one on top looks to be a real wall hanger next year

 

• Dec 17, 2017

• #13

Jonboater

Senior Member

Maybe C.killmaster will chime in. Surely he has something

 

• Dec 17, 2017

• #14

chadf

Senior Member

 

• Dec 17, 2017

• #15

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C.Killmaster

Georgia Deer Biologist

At one inch they are about 45 days old, so she was bred around Halloween.

 

• Dec 17, 2017

• #16

antharper

“Well Rounded Outdoorsman MOD “

Staff member

Interesting !